Chewy Chocolate-Coconut Bars

• flour↗1 cup
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  packed

• shortening↗2⁄3 cup
• brown sugar↗2 cups

  packed

• vanilla extract↗2 teaspoons
• large eggs↗3
• semi-sweet chocolate chips↗1 1⁄2 cups
• shredded coconut↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 13 x9-inch baking pan.

3. 3

   In a large bowl cream shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended.

4. 4

   In a small bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture, mix until blended.

5. 5

   Mix in the coconut & chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Transfer/spread the mixture in the prepared pan.

7. 7

   Bake 20-25 minutes.

8. 8

   Let cool before slicing.

9. 9

   Delicious!