Chocolate-Coconut Squares

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chocolate-Coconut Squares

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter or margarine -- at room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup flour -- plus 1 tbsp.
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup flaked or shredded coconut
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1. Cream butter and 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until smooth. Add 1 cup of the
flour and combine until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Press dough into an 8- or
9-inch square glass baking dish.

2. Microwave on 100% power 3 to 5 minutes, rotating dish if necessary for even
doneness. Crust should lose all moist spots and look like a cooked pie shell
(it
will not brown).

3. Combine eggs, vanilla, nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, remaining flour, and
remaining brown sugar.

4. Spread mixture over crust. Microwave on 100% power 4 to 5 minutes, until
set,
rotating dish if necessary for even doneness.

5. Cool on wire rack, then cut into squares.

Makes 16 squares.

Note: You can substitute butterscotch chips for the chocolate, or use a
combination of both.





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NOTES : Very rich, and a hit with kids! This recipe works best in the microwave
-- it's quicker and easier than with a conventional oven, and the results are
excellent.



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