FUDGY MACAROON BARS

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Anyone with a sweet tooth will make a beeline for my dessert tray when these rich squares show up. They're attractive on the platter and delectable with fudge and coconut. -Beverly Zdurne, East Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-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 the pan. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread evenly over filling. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Abdullah Sheikh
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These bars were really easy to make and they tasted great! The texture was perfect - chewy and fudgy. I will definitely be making these again.


Rambishwas Yadav
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They're so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Kolbil Bright
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're really easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover macaroons.


Kids Twenty
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of chocolate and coconut.


Will Davidson
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My kids loved these bars! They're the perfect after-school snack. They're also really easy to make, so I don't feel guilty about giving them a sweet treat.


Samin Subah
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of chocolate and coconut.


Zahid Ameer
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These bars were really easy to make and they tasted great! I loved the chocolate and coconut flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Cheng Han
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect combination of chocolate and coconut.


Asheshwar mahato
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I loved these bars! They were so rich and decadent. The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Damion Rice
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These bars were really easy to make and they tasted great! The texture was perfect - chewy and fudgy. I will definitely be making these again.


Qadeer Kayani
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They're so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Iam_mic lavish King
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're really easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover macaroons.


Metal Mania
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of chocolate and coconut.


Kita
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My kids loved these bars! They're the perfect after-school snack. They're also really easy to make, so I don't feel guilty about giving them a sweet treat.


Dhanraj Tamang
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of chocolate and coconut.


Vuyani Ntutuka
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These fudgy macaroon bars were a hit! They were super easy to make and tasted delicious. The texture was perfect - chewy and fudgy with a nice crunch from the macaroons. I will definitely be making these again.