ORANGE FROSTED COCONUT BARS 
1 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. butter or regular butter
2 eggs
1 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 orange
Orange Icing (recipe follows)

Combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar in bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly, using a pastry blender. Press into bottom of 12 x 8 x 2 inch (2 quart) glass baking dish.

Microwave (High setting) 2 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn. Microwave 2 minutes more. Let stand directly on counter 5 minutes. Meanwhile, beat eggs slightly in bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed. Add 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir in walnuts and coconut. Pour over baked layer.

Microwave (High setting) 4 1/2 minutes or until set, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 2 minutes. Cool in dish directly on counter. Peel thin layer of skin from orange, using vegetable peeler. Slice into thin strips. Set aside.

Prepare Orange icing and frost bars. Sprinkle with slivered orange rind. Cut into 3 x 1 inch bars. Makes 32 bars.

ORANGE ICING: Combine 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 3 1/2 teaspoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in bowl. Beat until smooth using a spoon.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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