A crunchy cookie layer base is topped with mounds of apples, walnuts and coconut for a sugary sweet Autumn treat!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 48bars
Calories 260kcal
Author Nicole Crocker
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough Base:
1 1/2CupsUnsalted buttersoftened
1 3/4CupsSugar
4CupsAll-purpose flour
2 1/2teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
3Large eggs
2teaspoonsVanilla
For the topping:
4CupsBrown sugar
4Large eggs
2CupsChopped walnuts
3/4CupAll-purpose flour
4CupsChopped apples
2CupsShredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 Degrees F. Set aside two 9x11 cookie sheets.
For the Cookie Dough Base:
In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time mixing well between each addition. Mix in the vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix for 2-3 minutes. Divide dough in half and spread to cover cookie sheets. (You may need to press down with your fingers to spread more easily). Bake for 8 -10 minutes on middle rack of oven. Prepare topping while base is baking.
For the topping:
Mix sugar and eggs well. Add flour and mix to incorporate. Fold in apples, nuts and coconut.
Remove base from oven and spread apple mixture over top. Return to oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Cool and cut into bars.