Congo Bars

Submitted by Danielle in New Ham

"These bars are so yummy,and fairly easy to make. Cashews, walnuts, almond or pecans can be used instead of macadamia nuts."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 15 dozen
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 6 cups macadamia nuts
• 1 (1 lb) box graham cracker
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 1 1⁄2 cups packed sweetened flaked coconut
• caramel (for cookies)

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread macadamia nuts on baking sheet.
3. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
4. Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool.
5. Line an 11x18-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
6. Using a food processor or rolling pin, finely crush graham crackers.
7. Place in medium bowl.
8. Stir in melted butter Press mixture into bottom of prepared baking pan in an even layer.
9. Sprinkle the chocolate over the graham crackers.
10. Sprinkle coconut over the chocolate.
11. Sprinkle the reserved nuts over the coconut.
12. Using a microwave or double boiler, heat the caramel until liquid.
13. Drizzle caramel over macadamia nuts.
14. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
15. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool.
16. Cut into pieces.