Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chip Bars

I first made these bars about four years ago, and I don't know why I didn't post them then. I owe all of you readers a big apology, because that's four years that you haven't been able to make these absolutely delicious bars. Make up for it by making these right away - these are a scrumptious blondie-like bars that are chock full of coconut and chocolate chips. I added almond extract to make these even more special. I hope you love them as much as I do.

Place the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla

and almond extract

in a large mixing bowl and cream together. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips

and coconut.

Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9x13 pan.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Let cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

One year ago: Carmelized Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter
Two years ago: Fruity Coconut Cake Roll
Three years ago: Cashew Rice Pilaf
Four years ago: Chocolate Raisin Cake
Five years ago: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

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Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chip Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
3 eggs
1 cup chocolate chips (I like using mini, but regular works well too)
1 cup shredded coconut

In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Recipe Source: Adapted from AllRecipes