Recipe of the Day November 2 - Dessert Bars!

luckygardnr

17 years ago

These I have made and they were an absolute hit! Really good and really easy to make!

5 Star Bars

2 cups shredded coconut

2 cups graham wafer crumbs

2 Tbsp. margarine, melted

1 can sweetened condensed milk

Mix together and bake in a 9x9 pan for 15 minutes at 350'.

Topping

4 Aero bars (no substitutes)

4 Tbsp. margarine

Melt together and spread over top of bars. Let cool, slice and serve. Delicious!

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Comments (7)

gazania_gw
17 years ago
Here is one that I have been making for years. I think it came from a Pillsbury Bake-off book back in the early '70's.

Peanut Fudge Bars
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup oleo softened
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup quick oats
Melt chips with condensed milk over low heat.
Meanwhile, beat oleo, peanut butter and sugar together.
Stir in flour and oats till crumbly. Reserve 1 cup oat mixture for topping. Press remainder in a 9 x 13 pan. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over crust. Crumble reserved topping over top. Press in lightly. Bake 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.
glenda_al
17 years ago
This is a cake but you cut it like bars!
Awesomely good!

Strawberry Magic Cake
1 10oz pkg. miniture marshmallows
1 box yellow cake mix prepared as directed on package
1 3oz box strawberry jello
1 16oz. box frozen sliced strawberries, slightly thawed, but do not drain
2/3 cup cold water

Spread marshmallows evenly over the bottom of a greased 10x13 baking pan. Spread prepared cake batter evenly over marshmallows. Sprinkle dry jello powder evenly over the cake batter. Spool slightly thawed strawberries here and there over jello powder and then drizzle evenly with 2/3 cup water, but do not stir. Slip cake carefully onto
center rack of a 350o oven, and bake 55-60 minutes or until top is golden brown. Let cool in pan at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Serve with Cool Whip or whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers. Freezes well
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patti43
17 years ago
Man, DH will love those Peanut Fudge bars! So I thank you in advance. Lucky, what is an Aero bar? Don't recall ever seeing them.

These are good:

KAHULA NUT SQUARES

1-1/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
3/4 tp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. Kahlua
1 c. chocolate chips
1/3 c. chopped walnuts

Grease 7X11" baking pan. Preheat oven to 350. Mix flour with baking power and salt. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg. Stir in 1/4 c. Kahlua, then add flour mixture. Stir until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes or until top springs back when touched lighted in center. Do not overbake. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes. Brush top with 1 Tbsp. Kahlua. Frost when cooled.

Brown Butter Frosting:

2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. Kahlua
2 Tbsp. milk (or cream)
1-1/3 c. powdered sugar

In a saucepan heat butter until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Add Kahlua, milk and powdered sugar.
luckygardnr
Original Author
17 years ago
Wow, Patti, I forgot that there are some chocolate bars that you can't get in the US. It's a bar that is full of bubble holes. I suppose you can use any bar that melts and blends with margarine easily.
tobygirl
17 years ago
Here's a yummy one I've made many times in many variations. It's my kind of breakfast.

OATMEAL FRUIT BARS

2 cups flour
1-1/2 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup melted butter
16 oz. jam, jelly or preserves

Mix dry ingredients in bowl. Add melted butter and work with fingers till crumbly. Pat half firmly in bottom of 9 x 13 and spread evenly with jam. Crumble remaining mixture over jam. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Can use 2 cups of oatmeal and omit nuts, or use 1 cup of oatmeal and 1 cup of nuts. Can substitute pecans for walnuts. Any flavor jam or preserves is good. I especially like apricot or peach preserves.
aprilflower
17 years ago
This is my favorite family recipe of all. For some reason fall is my favorite season, and the memories of making these with my mom are some of my favorites :-)
Pumpkin Bars

* 2 cups Bisquick
* 2 cups sugar
* 1/2 cup oil
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 4 eggs, beaten
* 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin (Not Pumpkin Pie Mix)
* 1/2 cup raisins

Cream Cheese Frosting

* 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1/3 cup butter, softened
* 1 tablespoon milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions
1. Heat oven to 350*. Grease jelly roll pan, 15x10x1.

2. Beat all ingredients except raisins and frosting in large bowl with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. beat on medium 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in raisins. pour into pan. NOTE: I use Golden Raisins

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

4. Beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on low until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low until smooth.

5. For bars cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store in refrigerator.

** I usually use applesauce instead of the oil and it comes out just fine - very very moist!

april
grittymitts
17 years ago
Here's another -has always gotten lotsa' compliments.
Suzi

Pecan Bars (Easy)
4 Eggs
1/4 Cup Melted Butter (or good margarine)
1 Cup each Brown & White Sugar
2/3 Cup Flour
1/4 Teaspoon salt
!/4 Teaspoon baking soda
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
2 Cups Chopped Pecans
Spread butter in 9 x 13 inch pan. Beat eggs, sugars and vanilla well. Add mixed dry ingredients, add pecan & mix again. Pour into pan. Bake @350 for 15 - 30 minutes.
Cool & cut into bars.

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