Chocolate Macaroon Bars

Name: Chocolate Macaroon Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 3-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 4 dozen.

Here's a nice Christmas treat that takes very little effort. The classic combination of chocolate and coconut is timeless.—Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the milk, coconut and almonds. Drop by spoonfuls over crust; spread evenly.
2. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 146 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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