A little about how I got here.

I grew up in Southern California. Got married had a few kids and then ended up divorced. Placed an add on a website and that is how I met my French husband. We lived in California for about a year and decided after that to pack up what we owned and move to Tahiti..........Life is a grand adventure and I'm living it.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Coconut Macaroon Bars

Here is the Coconut Macaroon Bars that I made today. Enjoy.






Crust:

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tablespoon raw sugar
1/4 cup fresh unsweetened coconut
5 Tablespoons butter



Coconut filling:
4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
8 Egg whites - large
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup coconut cream



Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare a 13x9" dish for baking. I use cooking spray in my preparation.

Make your crust as you would any pastry crust. Add your butter in small pieces and cold to start. Work in the butter until your dough starts to look like a coarse meal. Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons water *more if needed*
Pat your dough into your prepared pan and set aside.

Mix together your filling ingredients well and spread onto your crust. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until crisp and golden brown.