Brazil Nut Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

Brazil Nut Bars

Recipe By : Merrium Clancy
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Nuts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter -- softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar -- packed
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brazil nuts -- minced
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon water

Preheat oven to 375 F. Bottom layer: Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup plus
2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and blend with 1/2 cup butter. Press
into 9" pan. Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Second layer: Combine
3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of the brazil nuts,
1/2 cup coconut, 1 teaspoon vanilla and spread over bottom layer. Bake for
30 minutes or a little longer. Cool in pan. Top layer: Melt chocolate
over hot water, stir in corn syrup and water. Spread on top and sprinkle
with rest of nuts.




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