Fruity Coconut Bites
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This recipe makes 32 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 138 |
| pro | 2 g |
| total fat | 5 g |
| sat. fat | 3 g |
| carb | 21 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 32 mg |
| sodium | 55 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1 |
| iron | 4 |
| vit A | 7 |
| vit C | 5 |
| folate | 5 |
Tropical fruit and coconut on a tender base is always popular – and never more so than with these treats from Susan Van Hezewijk, a home economist in The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Topping:
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups dried fruit mix
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preparation
Line 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) metal cake pan with foil; grease foil. Set aside.
In bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in all--purpose flour, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time, until combined. Press evenly into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for about 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool in pan on rack
Topping: In bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and vanilla for about 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in dried fruit and coconut. Spread evenly over base.
Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Let cool in pan on rack. Cut into squares. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.)
In bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in all--purpose flour, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time, until combined. Press evenly into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for about 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool in pan on rack
Topping: In bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and vanilla for about 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in dried fruit and coconut. Spread evenly over base.
Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Let cool in pan on rack. Cut into squares. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.)
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2002
- Keywords : Dessert; Bake; Make-Ahead; Coconut; Dried fruit;
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