Buttery Coconut Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment and let the ends extend up and over the sides.

Step 2

Mix the dry crust ingredients in a large bowl till they’re well blended. Add the melted butter mixing well. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 12-15 min, until light brown. Remove and cool 10 minutes on a rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325F/160C.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk all the filling ingredients, except the coconut, until well blended. Fold in the coconut. Pour filling over the crust and sprinkle top with the remaining 1 cup of coconut.

Step 5

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until top is a light golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.

Step 6

Lift cooled bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into bars.