Coconut Milk Bars

Ingredients (17)

• For the Milk Mixture:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 stick butter, cut into 6 cubes
• 3 cups powdered milk
• 2 cups shredded coconut, divided
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• For the Crust:
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract