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Preheat the oven to 350*.Lightly butter a 13x9 baking pan -- set aside.
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TO MAKE COOKIE LAYER:.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light.
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Add the flour and beat just until blended.
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With floured fingertips, press the cookie dough into an even layer in the prepared pan.
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Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
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Cool on wire rack -- Leave the oven on.
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TO MAKE THE COCONUT LAYER:.
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In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer until smooth.
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Stir in the macadamia nuts and the coconut.
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Spread over the cooled cookie layer.
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Sprinkle the top evenly with the chocolate chips.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Cool thoroughly before cutting into bars with a small sturdy knife.
