HAWAIIAN MACADAMIA-COCONUT SQUARES
Instant coffee powder adds intrigue to these rich, chewy bars.
Provided by Judy Farris
Categories Desserts Cookies Nut Cookie Recipes Macadamia Nut
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking pan; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, 1 cup brown sugar, instant coffee powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
- Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake 20 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla with remaining 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in coconut and macadamias.
- Spread evenly over cooled baked layer. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Use a knife to loosen cookies around edges while warm. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into 48 (about 1 1/2 inch) squares, cutting 6 strips one way and 8 strips the other way. Store in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week; freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 135.2 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
COCONUT MACADAMIA SQUARES
I came across this keeper when I visited my hometown in Florida. They never last long.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 16 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in macadamia nuts. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown., For topping, in another small bowl, combine the sugar and butter. Stir in coconut and macadamia nuts. Drop mixture evenly over top of warm bars. Return to the oven and broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over bars. Cool on a wire rack.
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