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• on 12/08/2010

Coconut Pecan Bars

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• Bake Time: 25 - 30 minutes
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Yield: 36 servings

• 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
• 2/3 cup butter, divided
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 package M&M’S® MINIS® Milk Chocolate Candies
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• 2. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; set aside.
• 3. In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup chopped pecans; add 2 tablespoons melted butter and mix well.
• 4. Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
• 5. Bake 10 minutes or until set; cool slightly.
• 6. In mixing bowl, cream remaining butter and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 7. Blend in vanilla.
• 8. Combine coconut and remaining pecans; sprinkle over batter.
• 9. Sprinkle M&M’S® MINIS® Milk Chocolate Candies over coconut and pecans; pat down lightly.
• 10. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
• 11. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
• 12. Store in tightly-covered container.