This dessert is 90 years old and still a favorite
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Published 2024-04-08
We're talking about a buttery shortbread crust, the perfect base for a luscious layer of coconut and chopped nuts. It's a symphony of textures and flavors that's sure to become a new favorite, even after all these decades.
Get ready to bake a batch of history! This recipe is a testament to the enduring power of good food, a reminder that sometimes, the classics are classics for a reason.
INGREDIENTS
Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 packed cup of light brown sugar
8 Tbsp unsalted butter or margarine
9x13x2-inch baking pan
Filling
1 packed cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes
One of the best dessert bars you'll ever make
Vintage recipes
All Comments (21)
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My mother passed away recently. She loved coconut in desserts. Her birthday was May 3, 1934, the day before the printed recipe for Dream Bars, May 4, 1934, shown in this video. I feel like she wanted me to see it. Thank you so much.
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My mother made these every Christmas and put them in a Christmas cookie tin in the freezer. I ‘d get up in the middle of the night and sneak one or two 😊
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My Grandma used to make these ☺️❤️. Thank you for reminding me of the recipe, esp since I'm becoming vintage myself 😂
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I love vintage cookbooks! All I can say is "Please Ma'am, may I have more vintage recipes?" Cassaroles & Sides always intrigue me. This is good old cookin' and is easy! Thank you 😊
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How about the old school coffee cake from elementary school back in the 80's?
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My gma called them Scotchies!
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Love this idea of vintage recipes. Brings back beautiful memories of when I cooked and baked with my mom. Before devices and other forms of entertainment. ❤
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That reminds me of some butterscotch blondies I made around Christmas. They were delicious. You definitely needed to put parchment in the pan. And they did get hard on one end chewy on the other.
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I do like making old recipes. Please do share your recipes. 🌷🌿🐕
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1963 vintage! The year I was born, lol. I guess vintage sounds better than old. Anyway, I think this series is great! I collect old cookbooks and church cookbooks. Can't wait to see more recipes!
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It's funny you brought this up. When I was young, my mom had a book called Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook. When she was not making traditional foods, she would use this book for other foods and treats. Growing up, she thought she would pass these down to my sisters. As we got older, her books became lost to time. To my mother's surprise, I was baking and cooking as I got older. When I turned 45, my sister gave me one of the greatest gifts ever. She found that same cookbook my mom used when we were kids and bought it for me. I have tried to keep it in good condition, but it being old, the books are trying to die on me, lol.
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I love these bars. I used to make them when my son was small. If you have any leftovers, try freezing them and then eat them right out of the freezer--whole new level of yummy.
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Straight 🔥🔥🔥 Ma! And can’t wait for the next episode in this mini series 👊🏼😎😋👌
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I love vintage cookbooks. I have to make these cookies!! Yummy 😋. Thank you, Mama!
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I love lemon bars. Any recipes?
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I love vintage cookbooks! I used to love looking thru my grandma’s old cookbooks. The canned coconut was a flashback! 😂 I remember that
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It’s a pleasure to see how cooking evolves over time. I get sad to see how some items no longer are made though.🙏
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Pls more of such recipes
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Yummo! I'm adding chocolate chips to the filling.
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What a blast from the past! Thank you so much!
