Fudgy Macaroon Bars

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 36 bars

ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

• FILLING

• 3 cups flaked coconut
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract

• TOPPING

• 1 cup chocolate chips (6 oz)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. In a saucepan over low heat,melt chocolate and butter.
2. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Stir in the sugar,flour,salt,vanilla and eggs,mix well.
4. Spread half the batter into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
5. In a bowl combine the filling ingredients.
6. Spoon over chocolate layer.
7. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over filling.
8. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan.
9. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes,then spread over bars.
10. Sprinkle with walnuts.
11. Cool completely before cutting.