Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 2/3 cups coconut, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Beat butter till light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in 1 cup flour and 2/3 cup of the coconut.
  • Press into ungreased 9 inch square pan and bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or till golden brown.
  • Beat eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in brown sugar. Stir in 2 tbsp flour and the baking powder. Stir in raisins and 1 c of the coconut.
  • Pour over crust in pan and bake @ 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chips.
  • Cover with foil 2-3 minutes until chips soften. Carefully spread to frost.
  • Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
  • Cool and cut into bars. Garnish with additional raisins.