Coconut Macdamia Bars

I don't know where this originated but my friend sent this to me and it is a sure winner!

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Yields: 16 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1  cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups  flaked coconut, divided
• 2⁄3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  macadamia nuts
• 1  cup white chocolate chips
• 1  teaspoon shortening

Directions

1. Place the butter in an 8-in square glass pan.
2. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
4. Press firmly onto the bottom of the dish.
5. Cover and microwave on high 1-1/2 minutes.
6. Cool 5 minutes.
7. In a bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, sweetened condensed milk and nuts.
8. Spoon over the crust.
9. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute.
10. Rotate dish a half turn and microwave 1 minute more until heated through.
11. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine chips and shortening.
12. Microwave uncovered about 1 minute, check to see if the chocolate is melting smoothly, you may need to melt an additional 30-45 seconds.
13. Quickly pour over the coconut mixture Spread evenly.
14. Toast remaining coconut if desired sprinkle over the top.
15. Cool completely.