Coconut Cream Bars

Yield: 25 bars

Ingredients

Bars

• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
• 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant coconut cream pudding and pie filling mix

Frosting

• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 inch square baking pan.
2. Combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
4. Reduce speed to low; add flour, oats and pudding mix. Beat until well mixed.
5. Spread mixture into prepared baking pan.
6. Bake for 23 to 27 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely.
8. Combine confectioners' sugar and 3 tablespoons butter in small bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
9. Add enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
10. Spread frosting over cooled bars; sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition

Per bar: Calories: 140; Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 95mg; Carbohydrates: 20g; Dietary Fiber: <1g; Protein: 1g