Rhubarb Bars

Name: Rhubarb Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

If you love rhubarb, these rhubarb bars are a must-try. They complement the tart springtime staple with walnuts, coconut and an easy, shortbread-like crust.

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and the confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
In a large bowl, combine sugar and remaining flour. Add eggs. Stir in the rhubarb, walnuts and coconut; pour over crust. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 111 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Dreaming of a different way to use rhubarb? Try these sweet bars with a tender shortbread-like crust topped with rhubarb, walnuts and coconut for delicious results. —Marion Tomlinson, Madison, Wisconsin

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