Another take on dream bars from this box. The first version is here (that post also includes a discussion about the introduction of coconut into American cuisine).
From the box of L.S. from Joplin, Missouri.
Dream Bars
Cook and cool:
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs–add 1 at a time and beat.
1 t. vanilla and 1 c. coconut.
Add:
- 2 c. flour
- 1/4 t. salt
- 2 t. baking powder
Could add 1 c. nuts
Bake 25 minutes at 350 deg.
By Betty Humburg
July 22, 1949