How to Make Dream Bars I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dream bars are a delicious and indulgent treat that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These bars are a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations, and for good reason - they are rich, buttery, and utterly delicious. The combination of a buttery shortbread crust, creamy filling, and sweet, gooey topping make them a favorite for anyone with a sweet tooth.

This Dream Bars I recipe is a tried and true classic that will have you dreaming of indulgent, sweet treats for ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 to 2 - inch bars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream the shortening with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Add 1 cup of the flour, the salt and the oats and blend. Press into the bottom of one 8x12 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
  • Beat eggs well. Then beat in the 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla. Stir in the 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder, blending well. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Spread over the top of the baked bottom layer.
  • Return dish to oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Let cool then cut into 2 inch bars and wrap in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 51mg