Aloha Paradise Bars (Cookie Mix)

Submitted by Mom2Rose

"Layer tropical pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts to create a delightfully easy bar."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 36 bars
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 cups white vanilla baking chips
• 1 cup dried pineapple, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
3. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms.
4. Press dough in bottom of pan.
5. Bake 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with baking chips, pineapple, coconut and nuts.
7. Drizzle evenly with sweetened condensed milk.
8. Bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until light golden brown.
9. Cool completely.
10. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
11. Store covered in refrigerator.