Chocolate Macaroon Bars
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Topping
- 4 egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 bag (7 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut
- 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips , chopped
Makes:
About 2 dozen bars.
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In food processor, pulse butter, flour, sugar and salt until mixture begins to form small lumps. Transfer mixture into a 13 x 9 in. pan; press evenly onto the bottom. Bake 15-17 minutes or until just golden. While crust is baking, prepare topping.
Step 2
In large bowl, whisk together egg whites and sugar until combined well. Stir in flour and coconut.
Step 3
Sprinkle chopped chocolate evenly over the hot crust. Allow it to melt; spread evenly with spatula. Drop small spoonfuls of coconut mixture onto chocolate; spread gently.
Step 4
Bake 25-30 minutes or until top is golden. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 24 bars. Store cookies up to 5 days, covered, at room temperature.
