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Hawaiian Macadamia-Coconut Squares

By: Judy Farris 
"Instant coffee powder adds intrigue to these rich, chewy bars."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 cups chopped and toasted macadamia nuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking pan; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, 1 cup brown sugar, instant coffee powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  4. Bake 20 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla with remaining 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in coconut and macadamias.
  6. Spread evenly over cooled baked layer. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. Use a knife to loosen cookies around edges while warm. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into 48 (about 1 1/2 inch) squares, cutting 6 strips one way and 8 strips the other way. Store in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week; freeze for longer storage.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 294 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 47mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2003 by HMSHADOW   view full review
I made this for a Hawaiian themed party. I personally don't care for coconut or mac. nuts so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by BrookieCookie   view full review
SO GOOD! The instant coffee granules give it a unique, can't-quite-put-your-finger-on-it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by FOODCHICK23   view full review
I had high hopes for this dessert; what's not to like with these ingredients? Well, they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2003 by OHJEEP2   view full review
These bars are easy to make and very good but a little sweeter than I would have liked. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by JONES97   view full review
Terrific! Another Hawaiian type recipe that went over beautifully at a party.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by cwest66   view full review
These were great, except the instant coffee I had was WAY too strong, so much so that I had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by gumshoe   view full review
nice try but too dry

 

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