Another simple baking project that even an amateur baker like me cannot possibly mess up. The recipe is a handwritten notation in a Lawyer’s Diary circa 1991 that I converted into a recipe notebook. The diary was issued by the law firm where I was working at the time. Why it became a recipes notebook should give you an idea about how bored I was with law practice. Anyway, that was ages ago. Since most of the recipes in that diary I copied from a notebook of my sister-in-law, Susan, I think I can safely say that I got this from her. I did deviate from the given proportion of ingredients and in the preparation as well. But I’m quite happy to report that even my daughter’s classmates (the girls brought some to school for their recess) were very pleased with these cookie bars.
Ingredients :
For the crust :
2-1/4 c. of flour
3/4 c. of dark brown sugar
1 c. of butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 tsp. of salt
1/2 c. of chopped cashew nuts
For the filling :
3/4 c. of chopped dried mangoes
For the topping :
3 eggs
1-1/4 c. of dark brown sugar
1/3 tsp. of baking soda
3/4 c. of flour
2 tbsps. of confectioner’s (powdered) sugar, for dusting
Preheat the oven to 350oF.
Line the bottom and sides of a 9?x6? cake pan with non-stick baking paper. This will make it easy to remove the baked cookie in one piece so it can be cut into uniform pieces.
Mix all the ingredients for the crust and press into the pan.
Scatter the chopped dried mangoes over the crust, pressing them lightly into the crust.
Beat the eggs and sugar. Add the flour and baking soda. Mix until blended. Pour over the crust and mangoes.
Bake for 45 minutes or just until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Cool and chill before cutting.
To sprinkle with powdered sugar, place the sugar in a fine strainer (salaan), place the strainer over the cookies and tap gently.
congratulations on the new look of pinoycook.
Thanks, Rey. It was unscheduled and unplanned. But the old theme just went pffft.
hi connie! sorry off topic, but since you change the look of your site…i can’t find anymore the link to your dream home and sassylawyer blog link. it has been my routine upon reaching the office to check your site… your house on hill website is blocked in our office…i don’t know why.
more power!
They’re right there on top, Marie, like they’ve always been.
You’re not the first person to say that House On A Hill is blocked in your office. LOL sassylawyer.com used to be the one they blocked and after I moved the column archive, now House On A Hill is the one that’s blocked. Silly old men don’t like my writing, eh?
Silly me…hehehe after refreshing the page i found the link to your other sites on top where they use to be.
Actually, i found another way of finding it thru your collumn at Manila standard.
kaka-addict magbasa ng blog mo…it’s already a routine for me in the morning to check your site while having my tea/coffee plus you made it easy for me to think on what to cook next…even my hubby is happy that i found your site coz he enjoys eating whatever i try to cook using your recipes…tumataba na nga kami dito sa Abu Dhabi eh.
the title of this post grabbed me. what a cool recipe for a bar-totally unexpected but it sounds fabulous!
Marie, ah now I understand even better why House On A Hill is blocked in your office. It’s the feminism angle hehehehe
Megan, I saw your “cake to end all cakes” and I am soooo baking that one soon.
hi… like your new look, but i wish there was still some way to browse through ur old posts…can’t seem to find the link e… is it just me?
Peevee, the navigation is the same. The drop-down category menu is still on top of the right sidebar. I’ll be adding a drop-down monthly archive menu in a while.
hi connie! could i use canned mangoes here? thanks in advance!
No. For the same reason I couldn’t use fresh mangoes. Too much water.
hi miss connie… just want to ask if you have a recipe for NANGKA BARS? those with no fillings. para lang syang cake na may mixed nangka…
hope you can share… thanks!
No. I don’t even like langka all that much.
Hey Connie,
I just stumbled upon this recipe and it sounds so good! I’m thinking of trying these out and possibly shipping them as a gift via first class (2-3 days). Do you think these bars will hold up?
Ah, I do not know. Never tried doing that.