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Coconut Macdamia Bars
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 6
I don't know where this originated but my friend sent this to me and it is a sure winner!
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 white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Directions:
1. Place the butter in an 8-in square glass pan.
2. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
4. Press firmly onto the bottom of the dish.
5. Cover and microwave on high 1-1/2 minutes.
6. Cool 5 minutes.
7. In a bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, sweetened condensed milk and nuts.
8. Spoon over the crust.
9. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute.
10. Rotate dish a half turn and microwave 1 minute more until heated through.
11. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine chips and shortening.
12. Microwave uncovered about 1 minute, check to see if the chocolate is melting smoothly, you may need to melt an additional 30-45 seconds.
13. Quickly pour over the coconut mixture Spread evenly.
14. Toast remaining coconut if desired sprinkle over the top.
15. Cool completely.
By RecipeOfHealth.com