Macadamia Nut Bars Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper and spray parchment lightly with non-stick spray, set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes, then whisk in both sugars; beat until well combined. Add in the eggs and vanilla, beating until combined. Gently stir in the flour and baking powder, being sure not to over mix. Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips.
• Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and golden and the center is just slightly wobbly. Cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring uncut bars to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once bars are completely cool, slice into squares and serve.

HEALTHY NO BAKE WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8 x 8 baking dish or loaf pan with baking paper and set aside. (Loaf pan will yield thicker bars).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, protein powder, granulated sweetener and mix well.
• In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, combine the nut butter and liquid sweetener and heat until melted.
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well- Mixture should be crumbly. Add the chopped macadamia nuts and mix until fully incorporated. Using a tablespoon, add the milk of choice, until a thick firm batter is formed.
• Transfer to lined baking dish and press firmly. In a small bowl, mix your 'white chocolate' ingredients and drizzle lightly over the bars and refrigerate. Once firm, cut into bars and enjoy!

MACADAMIA SUNSHINE BARS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar and spice powder. Add the butter, eggs, juice concentrate, orange and lemon zests and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the nuts, dried fruits and coconut., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Combine the confectioners' sugar, juice concentrate and enough water to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

MACADAMIA NUT BARS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• To make the crust, start by combining the flour and brown sugar in a large bowl. Then cut in vegetable shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the baking pan.
• For the filling, beat the egg until thick and light colored. Next, beat in the baking soda. Lastly, stir in the sour cream. Mix until well blended
• Pour the filling over the crust, and distribute chopped macadamia nuts evenly over the top.
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until firm. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. When cool, cut into bars.

MACADAMIA NUT BARS

Steps:

• Crust: Mix together the ingredients for the crust, using a pastry blender or two knives, until the mixture resembles meal. Press the crust into an 8x8 inch pan and bake for 20 minutes in a 350 oven.
• Topping: Beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Mix the flour, baking powder, and coconut and add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth. Add the lemon juice and stir in the nuts. Pour the mixture over the crust and return the pan to the oven for 35 minutes. When cool, cut into bars.

CHEWY COCONUT MACADAMIA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. and butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
• Make shortbread layer:
• In a food processor pulse shortbread ingredients until mixture just forms a dough. Pat dough evenly onto bottom of pan and bake 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
• Make topping while shortbread is baking:
• In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat and remove pan from heat. Whisk in brown sugar until dissolved and whisk in coconut cream, heavy cream, and lemon juice until combined well. Stir in flaked coconut and nuts.
• Pour topping over shortbread. Reduce temperature to 325° F. and bake confection until top is golden and center is bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool confection completely in pan on a rack and cut into bars. Bars may be made ahead and kept, wrapped well, chilled 4 days or frozen 3 weeks. Serve bars chilled or at room temperature.