FUDGY MACAROON BARS

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Anyone with a sweet tooth will make a beeline for my dessert tray when these rich squares show up. They're attractive on the platter and delectable with fudge and coconut. -Beverly Zdurne, East Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over chocolate layer. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over filling. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread evenly over filling. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.