Ollie-Bean's Coconut Bar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Add flour, 1/2 cup of flaked coconut, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and stir until combined.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Mix together the remaining 1/2 cup of flaked coconut, confectioners' sugar, and enough milk to make a thick glaze. Spread over the hot bars.
5. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• These Coconut Bar Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
• These bars are perfect for a potluck or as a snack for a party.
• Coconut is a fruit, not a nut.