Chewy Raisin Walnut Shortbread Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. 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
1/2 c. flaked coconut (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour and sugar.
Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine meal.
Press into greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Meanwhile combine eggs, brown sugar and vanilla; beat well. Stir in baking soda, walnuts, raisins and coconut.
Spoon over hot crust evenly.
Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until top is set.
Careful not to overcook.
Cool completely. Cut into 20 bars.