Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

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   Prehead over to 230F Grease a 13-by-9 in baking pan.

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   T prepare the crust, combine flour and sugar in the bowl of a food processor.

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   Process about 10 seconds to combine thoroughly.

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   Add butter and process until mixture is crumbly, about 30 seconds.

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   Transfer crumbs to prepared pan and press firmly to make a compact layer.

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   Scatter nuts evenly over crust and press thm in firmly.

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    To prepare the caramel layer, melt butter in a heavy medium size saucepan over low heat.

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    Add brown sugar and stir well until thoroughly combined and smooth.

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    Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until entire surface of caramel is bubbly.

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    Immediately pour hot caramel over nuts and spread evenly with back of a metal spoon.

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    Bake 18-20 minutes or until caramel is bubbly.

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    Remove pan from oven.

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    Wait 1 minute: sprinkle chocolate morsels evenly over caramel.

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    Let stand 2 to 3 minutes for chocolate to melt.

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    Spread chocolate evenly with spatula or back of a metal spoon.

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    Cool completely, then refrigerate 30 minutes to set.

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    Cut into bars with a sharp knife.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.