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Chocolate Macadamia Bars
Makes 36 bars
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Ingredients
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12
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squares (1 ounce each) bittersweet chocolate or 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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1
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package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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2/3
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cup whipping cream or undiluted evaporated milk
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1
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cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds
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1
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teaspoon vanilla, divided
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1
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cup butter, softened
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1-1/2
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cups sugar
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1
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egg
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3
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cups all-purpose flour
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1
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teaspoon baking powder
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1/4
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teaspoon salt
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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 13×9-inch baking pan.
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2. Combine chocolate, cream cheese and whipping cream in large heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in nuts and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.
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3. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl. Beat in egg and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt; blend well. Press half of butter mixture on bottom of prepared pan. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over top. Sprinkle remaining butter mixture over chocolate.
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4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into 2×1-1/2-inch bars.
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