White Chip Macadamia Bars
Source of Recipe
Marlaoh
List of Ingredients
- 2 cups classic white chips
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup macadamia pieces, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium size bowl, beat butter with brown sugar at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating at low speed until combined. Add vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt to creamed mixture and fold in until combined. Fold in chips and macadamia pieces. Spread batter in a 9x13 inch pan in an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 27 to 30 minutes. Let cool atleast 40 minutes before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Optional: Espresso White Chip Macadamia Bars: Add 1/4 cup brewed espresso or 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder to the batter after combining eggs. Or substitute 1/4 cup water and 4 teaspoons instant coffee, if espresso is not available. Bake as directed above.
- Yield: 3 dozen bars
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