Super-Wealthy Walnut Bars

One of cookies I baked, yesterday. It is one of my husband's favorite cookies. The hint of orange brings out the walnut/coconut blend. They are very rich so a small one with a cup of tea is just about right . . . until you need another cup of tea, that is! Very easy recipe with great results.

Super-Wealthy Walnut Bars

Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 stick butter

Topping:
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1/3 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
Grated zest of one orange
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 11x9-inch pan.

For the crust, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in the butter and mix until the dough comes together. Using a food processor will speed up the operation.

Press the dough in the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until golden around the edges, about ten minutes. Cool in the refrigerator while you prepare the topping.

Using a whisk, beat the sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, orange extract, butter, flour, eggs, and zest until blended. Stir in the walnuts and coconut and spread over the crust. Bake about 20 minutes or until set and golden brown. Cool completely before cutting. Makes about a dozen and a half small bars.