Hawaiian Macadamia-Coconut Squares

== Description ==
Instant coffee powder adds intrigue to these rich, chewy bars.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 cup butter
* 2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 3 eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 cups flaked coconut
* 2 cups chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
== Directions ==
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking pan; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, 1 cup brown sugar, instant coffee powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla with remaining 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in coconut and macadamias. Spread evenly over cooled baked layer. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Use a knife to loosen cookies around edges while warm. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into 48 (about 1 1/2 inch) squares, cutting 6 strips one way and 8 strips the other way. Store in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week; freeze for longer storage.
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== See also ==
Category:Brown sugar Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Coffee Recipes
Category:Hawaiian Snacks
Category:Macadamia nut Recipes
Category:Snack Recipes
Category:Vanilla extract Recipes