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Golden Gate Bars Recipe

Golden Gate Bars Recipe

Do you want a sweet treat today? You must try this Golden Gate Bars Recipe. It is a classic dessert for your family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour for crust
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar for crust
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar for filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour for filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut

Instructions
 

Heat the Oven

  1. First, you must turn on your oven. Set it to 350 degrees. Let it get nice and hot. A hot oven is very important. It helps the crust bake well.

Prepare the Pan

  1. Take your square baking pan. Line it with some parchment paper. Leave some paper hanging over the sides. This makes the bars easy to remove. You can also use some butter. Rub it on the paper well.

Make the Base

  1. Get your first mixing bowl. Mix the flour and soft butter. Add a little bit of sugar. Stir it until it looks like crumbs. Do not overmix the dough. You want it to stay light.

Press the Crust

  1. Put the crumbs into the pan. Use your hands to press down. Make the layer very flat and even. Press hard into the corners. This makes a very strong bottom.

Bake the Bottom

  1. Put the pan in the oven. Bake it for about ten minutes. The edges should look slightly brown. Take it out and let it sit. Do not turn off the oven yet.

Mix the Filling

  1. Use your second mixing bowl now. Whisk the eggs until they are bubbly. Add the brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in the flour and baking powder. Add the nuts and the coconut last. Mix it until it looks thick.

Pour and Spread

  1. Pour the mix over the hot crust. Use your spatula to move it. Cover every inch of the bottom crust. Make sure the nuts are spread out. This ensures every bite is perfect.

Final Baking Step

  1. Put the pan back in the oven. Bake it for twenty more minutes. The top should look golden brown. It should not wiggle in the middle. The smell will fill your whole house.

Cool the Bars

  1. Take the pan out of the oven. Place it on a cooling rack. You must wait for them to cool. If you cut them hot, they break. Patience is the secret to good bars.

Notes

➔ Use room temperature eggs for a better mix.
➔ Press the crust very firmly into the pan.
➔ Toast the walnuts before adding them to batter.
➔ Do not overbake the top layer of bars.
➔ Use real butter for the very best flavor.
➔ Sift the flour to avoid any big lumps.
➔ Cut the bars with a very sharp knife.
➔ Wipe the knife after every single cut made.
➔ Add a little salt to the top layer.
➔ Check the oven temp with a small thermometer.
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