MACADAMIA NUT BARS

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Macadamia nuts first grew in the coastal ropical forests of northeastern Australia and were discovered there by Dr. MacAdam. Make these bars when you want to splurge. From The New Carry-Out Cuisine.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
2 eggs
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup macadamia nuts, toasted in a dry frying pan

Steps:

  • Crust: Mix together the ingredients for the crust, using a pastry blender or two knives, until the mixture resembles meal. Press the crust into an 8x8 inch pan and bake for 20 minutes in a 350 oven.
  • Topping: Beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Mix the flour, baking powder, and coconut and add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth. Add the lemon juice and stir in the nuts. Pour the mixture over the crust and return the pan to the oven for 35 minutes. When cool, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.3, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 102.2, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 26.3, Protein 5.4

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