Chewy Raisin Walnut Shortbread Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 eggs
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. raisins or dates
1/2 c. flaked coconut or oatmeal (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan. Combine flour and sugar.
Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine meal.
Press into greased pan. Bake for 20 minutes or just until edges are lightly golden. Meanwhile, combine eggs, brown sugar and vanilla; beat well.
Stir in baking soda, walnuts, raisins and coconut.
Spoon over hot crust; spread to cover evenly.
Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until top is set.
Cool completely.
Cut into 20 bars.