Chewy Coconut Macadamia Bars Recipe

Name: Chewy Coconut Macadamia Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For shortbread layer; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup canned coconut cream such as Coco Lopez; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; a 7-ounce package sweetened flaked coconut; a 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts (about 11/3 cups), large pieces halved

Servings: persons

For shortbread layer
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup canned coconut cream such as Coco Lopez
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
a 7-ounce package sweetened flaked coconut
a 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts (about 11/3 cups), large pieces halved

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. and butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
2
In a food processor pulse shortbread ingredients until mixture just forms a dough.
3
Pat dough evenly onto bottom of pan and bake 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
4
In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat and remove pan from heat.
5
Whisk in brown sugar until dissolved and whisk in coconut cream, heavy cream, and lemon juice until combined well.
6
Stir in flaked coconut and nuts.
7
Pour topping over shortbread.
8
Reduce temperature to 325 F. and bake confection until top is golden and center is bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes.
9
Cool confection completely in pan on a rack and cut into bars.
10
Bars may be made ahead and kept, wrapped well, chilled 4 days or frozen 3 weeks.
11
Serve bars chilled or at room temperature.

1166

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For shortbread layer, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Chewy Coconut Macadamia Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chewy Coconut Macadamia Bars

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