Fudgy Macaroon Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Beverly Zdurne

"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."

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	35 Min
READY IN	1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter (no substitutes)
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 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over chocolate layer. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over filling. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from 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.