Irresistible Mud Bars By Freda Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• To make the bottom layer, stir together 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch salt and the brown sugar.
• Use a pastry blender to add the 1/2 cup of butter (in small pieces), until the mixture is crumbly and coarse.
• Press into the bottom of the baking pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then place pan on rack to cool.
• Leave oven on.
• Next prepare the chocolate ganache.
• After the chopped chocolate is placed in a medium bowl, bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan.
• Pour the cream over the ganache, and wait 5 minutes before stirring.
• The ganache will be smooth when ready to refrigerate and set (15 minutes in the refrigerator).
• To prepare the topping, cream the remaining butter in a bowl.
• Add the granulated sugar, and extracts.
• Beat until blended, then beat in the eggs; then stir in coconut and nuts.
• Drop the topping by spoonfuls evenly over the ganache and spread with a spatula or a knife.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
• Set pan on rack to cool before cutting into bars.