Coconut Macadamia Bars Recipe

Coconut Macadamia Bars Recipe

  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut, divided
  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup vanilla or white chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  1. Place the butter in an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in cracker crumbs and sugar; press firmly onto the bottom of the dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, milk and nuts; spoon over the crust. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Rotate dish a half turn; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through.
  3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chips and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Heat 40 seconds longer or until melted, stirring once. Quickly pour over coconut mixture; spread evenly. Toast remaining coconut if desired; sprinkle over the top. Cool on a wire rack; cut into bars.
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