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2 bars (1.9-oz) chocolate -covered coconut candy bars
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts


Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square pan. In medium saucepan over low heat, melt candy bars and shortening, stirring occasionally until chocolate and shortening are melted. Add sugar and vanilla; blend well. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour, salt and nuts; mix well. Spread in greased pan.

Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely; cut into bars.


From "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.