Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Chocolate Macaroon Bars

These are fabulous!
Chocolate Macaroon Bars
Recipe by Nestle Toll House
1 pkg chocolate cake mix
1/3 C. butter
2 lg eggs, divided
1 (14oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp vanilla
2C (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate
1 1/2 C. flaked coconut divided
3/4C. chopped nuts(optional)
1. Beat cake mix, butter and 1 egg in large mixing bowl until mixture is crumbly. Firmly press onto bottom of greased 9x13in pan.
2. Combine sweetened condensed milk, remaining egg, and vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in chocolate chips, 1C. coconut and nuts. Spread over mixture in baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
3. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 30-40 minutes till golden brown.(center will set when cooled). Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.