Coconut Peanut Bars

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350ºF.

• Step 2

  Create a creamed mixture of sugar, peanut butter and butter or margarine.

• Step 3

  Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.

• Step 4

  Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture.

• Step 5

  Beat just till well mixed.

• Step 6

  Stir in coconut.

• Step 7

  Spread in greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking pan.

• Step 8

  Bake in 350ºF oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

• Step 9

  Cool.

• Step 10

  Cut into bars.

• Step 11

  Drizzle with confectioners' icing.

• Make the Confectioners' Icing

• Step 1

  Mix 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and enough light cream to make spreading consistency.

• Step 2

  Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and dash salt.