chocolate chip-macadamia nut bars with shortbread
The Kona Village Resort in Kona HI is well known for these delicious bars.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Bake
yield
16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FOR CRUST:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, 1/2-inch pieces
- FOR FILLING:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (about 7 oz)
How To Make chocolate chip-macadamia nut bars with shortbread
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Step 1Make Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend flour and sugar in processor. Add butter; process using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to 8-inch square glass baking dish. Press mixture onto bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of dish. Bake until crust is golden brown on edges, about 15 minutes.
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Step 2Meanwhile, prepare the Filling: Whisk sugar, flour, eggs, butter and vanilla extract to blend in large bowl. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
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Step 3Pour filling into warm crust, smoothing surface.
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Step 4Bake until filling is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 50 minutes.
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Step 5Transfer dish to rack; cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
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Step 6Cut into 16 squares.
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