- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oats and 1/2 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, vanilla and remaining brown sugar. Combine the coconut, walnuts, baking powder, salt and remaining flour; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread evenly over crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack.