Fudgy Macaroon Bars

Name: Fudgy Macaroon Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

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

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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

Directions

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

1 each: 219 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Fudgy Macaroon Bars

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