Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties)
He is the son of television sports presenter jim rosenthal.
Recipe Summary Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties)
These are chewy moist coconut bars. This was a special treat during the 1930s and 40s which my mother served often to our farming community by popular demand.Ingredients | Tom Rosenthal Actor Partner½ cup shortening½ teaspoon salt½ cup packed dark brown sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed dark brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder1 ½ cups coconut1 cup chopped walnuts2 eggsDirectionsPreheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of flour and salt until well blended. Press into the prepared pan.Bake the crust for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until delicately browned. After removing the crust from the oven, increase the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and 2 tablespoons of flour until well blended. Mix in eggs and vanilla, beating until thick and foamy. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts. Spread over the warm crust.Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bars are lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely, and cut into small bars.Info | Tom Rosenthal Actor Partnerprep:
15 mins
cook:
40 mins
total:
55 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 bar cookies
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