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Fudgy Macaroon Bars

Sweet tooths make a beeline for my dessert tray whenever these rich squares show up. They're attractive on the platter and delectable with fudge and coconut.

36 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups flaked coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Remove
from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt,
vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x
9-in. baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over
chocolate layer. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over
filling.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from

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Fudgy Macaroon Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

the pan. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to
soften for a few minutes, then spread over bars. Sprinkle with
walnuts. Cool completely before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 219 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.