Shelly's Recipe

ALMOND COCONUT SQUARES

Category: Bars

1 cup plus 2 tbsp flour
3 tbsp confectioners sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped blanched almonds

Preheat oven to 325. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour with 2 tbsp confectioners sugar. Add the butter and cut in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat evenly into the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake until the crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
In another bowl, combine the brown sugar and remaining ingredients, along with the 2 tbsp flour; mix well. Spread evenly over the crust.

Bake for 20 minutes, until the toothpick inserted comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining confectioners sugar. Let cool on a rack at room temperature before cutting into 1 inch squares.