Banana Coconut Bars Source: 1001 Cookie Recipes by Gregg R. Gillespie1 3/4 cup flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 2 to 3 medium bananas, mashed 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cup flaked coconut Oven 350 degrees. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. In a large bowl, beat the shortening and bananas until smooth. Beat in the egg, milk and lemon juice. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in 1 cup coconut. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining coconut over the top. Bake 15-20 minutes or until the top is lightly colored, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack before cutting into bars.
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