Coconut Macadamia Bars

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 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

Preparation

Step 1

Place the butter in an 8" square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in cracker crumbs and sugar; press firmly onto the bottom of the dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Cool for 5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, milk and nuts; spoon over the crust. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Rotate dish a half turn; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chips and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 30 seconds; stir. Heat 20-30 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.

(1,100 watt microwave)