"m&m’s" Coconut Pecan Bars

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		C, I, K, O	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4	c	Granulated sugar, divided
1/2	c	Plus 3 tablespoons
		all-purpose flour
		divided
1/2	c	Finely chopped pecans
		divided
		/4 c butter, divided
		Eggs
	T	Vanilla extract
2	oz	"M&M's" Chocolate Mini
		Baking Bits divided
	c	Shredded coconut

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350Ã¸ F. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan;
set aside. In large bowl combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour and 1/2
cup chopped pecans; add 1/4 cup melted butter and mix well. Press
mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes or until set;
cool slightly. In mixing bowl cream 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar;
add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in
vanilla. Combine 1 cup "M&M's"r Chocolate Mini Baking Bits with 3
tablespoons flour; stir into creamed mixture. Spread mixture over
cooled crust. Combine coconut and remaining pecans; sprinkle over
batter. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup "M&M's"r Chocolate Mini Baking  Bits
over coconut and pecans; pat down lightly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes  or
until set. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in  tightly
covered container. MAKES 24 TO 36 BARS.  Recipe by: M & M WEBSITE
Posted to recipelu-digest by GramWag@aol.com on Feb 4, 1998

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 167 Calories From Fat: 41 Total Fat: 4.8g Cholesterol: <1mg Sodium: <1mg Potassium: 46.6mg Carbohydrates: 27.8g Fiber: 1.5g Sugar: 6.9g Protein: 3.3g