Macaroon Cookie Bars
"Rich chocolate base and creamy coconut filling....what more could you ask for?"
photo by LAURIE
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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1 13x9 pan
ingredients
directions
- Combine cake mix, butter or margarine and 1 egg on high speed of mixer until crumbly.
- Press into greased 13x9 pan.
- Set aside.
- Mix together, milk, vanilla and remaining egg well.
- Stir in 1 cup coconut and nuts.
- Pour over chocolate crust. Spread evenly.
- Top with 1/4 cup coconut.
- Bake 350° for 30-40 minutes.
- Middle of pan may still be loose but will settle on cooling.
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Reviews
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Ooh, sooo delicious. Nice combination of thick brownie like crust, with a gooey, coconut rich center. Five star, all the way! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe, Laurie. -
Well, I have to admit that I screwed up the instructions and added both eggs to the batter (I used a third egg for the topping). However, if anyone else happens to do this, don't worry - the results are delicious. My accidental version tasted like a brownie version of German chocolate cake. We ate it warmed with ice cream. Thanks for the recipe...I'll add to this review after I make it the correct way. -
This recipe was very easy and good, I did use semi sweet chocolate chips also, about 1/2 Cup - which I sprinkled over the top before baking. 1 suggestion though, it does not take 30-40 minutes (almost burns at 30 minutes) - instead, I'd say 20-25 minutes is all it should take. I would probably make this again, but - it is very rich & I am not big on rich deserts. -
Good, but very sweet. Lbakedthem for 30 minutes. Perfect! -
I have to agree with one of the other reviewers about baking time. I removed it after 30 minutes and the outer portion turned out very dry. The inner portion was delectable! Next time I make this, I'll reduce the oven time to 20-25 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
LAURIE
Ottawa, 52
<p>Before I get to the details let me tell you how I rate recipes.....and tell you how I feel about others ratings! <br /> <br />5 STARS....This recipe was excellant, we liked it very much, the directions were very clear and if I made any minor substitutions I noted it. It would most likely be made again, many times! <br /> <br />4 STARS....This recipe was good, we liked it but I made changes either in taste or it was not clear in something, but I would consider making it again. <br /> <br />3 STARS....This recipe was not something that got approval from the majority. Either it just didnt work in preparation, directions, or taste. I will tell you why and would not make it again unless I altered it much! <br /> <br />2, 1 STARS.....I DO NOT give these as I feel they are NOT worthy....especially if the recipe previously had good reviews and by my giving a low one would jeopardize the ratings. I would appreciate this reciprocated with reviews to my recipes. <br /> <br />0 STARS....COMMENTS I will leave no stars and comments on something that did not work out for me and I will be honest and tell you why. <br /> <br />I DETEST IT WHEN PEOPLE CHANGE YOUR RECIPE OR DONT EVEN MAKE IT THEN LEAVE YOU LOW REVIEWS. PEOPLE WHO DO THAT ARE JUST BEING VINDICTIVE OR JUST PLAIN STUPIDLY CRUEL. Examples of some I've gotten would be: 1 star...This doesnt sound like something we would like 2 stars...too sweet for me, (this was on a all 5 star recipe). <br /> <br /> <br />Now for the details: <br />I was born, raised and still live in the same midwestern town where comfort food is what we thrive on, however my dream is to retire to the northwoods of Wisconsin.. (the sooner the better IMHO)! <br /> <br />I relish a recipe that is simple, quick and tastes great as I am a divorced mom to 4 very busy, active young adults (27, 25, 20 year old daughters and a 21 year old son.) Cooking time is at a premium as everyone is so busy, I never usually know who will be at my house for supper! I also try to find things that will reheat well. <br /> <br />I have worked for 30 years in the accounting field and presently semi retired. It is very nice for a change to not have to deal with the everyday stress of deadlines and office politics! It has been great cooking for pleasure, at my leisure, instead of to feed the troops! <br /> <br />Cooking relaxes me so I do it often and I love to cook for people who appreciate it. It is nothing for me to start a recipe at 10pm right before bedtime, and yes I have cooked all nite. Kind of a marathon!! <br /> <br />Cookbooks are my passion and I can't resist the ones that churches, schools etc. put together and well as the ones in the grocery stores. My collection numbers well over 2000 and where as some people go to bed with a good novel, my nightstand is full of cookbooks! <br /> <br />I love to bake and its nothing for me to make 15-20 different kinds of cookies and candies for the holidays. I guess that it has rubbed off on my oldest daughter who is a culinary school graduate and knee deep in pastry classes, hoping to become a pastry chef! <br /> <br />In March of 2002 I had gastric bypass, weight loss surgery and I have lost 125 pounds FOREVER, so now when I do cook it IS for everyone else to enjoy. <br /> <br />I love Zaar and all the friends I have made here, this sight is so addictive but yet so much fun! And the recipes aren't bad either..LOL! I know that in the years since Ive been a permanent fixture of this site I have acquired many great recipes and tons of cooks that I am proud to call my friends! I have also tried many foods that years ago I would never have even imagined.</p>
