* Exported from MasterCook *

Tropical Layer Bars

Recipe By :The Life of the Party
Serving Size : 82 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 box graham crackers -- finely crushed
3/4 cup butter -- melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups chocolate chips -- (18 ounces)
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups butter
1 cup light corn syrup or honey
3 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups chopped macadamia nuts

Combine the crushed graham crackers, 3/4 cup melted butter and sugar in a
bowl, and mix well.
Press into the bottom of an 11- by 7-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle evenly with the chocolate chips and coconut.
Combine 2 cups butter, corn syrup and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan. Cook
over low heat until the butter is melted, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Increase the heat and bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat
and stir in the cream, vanilla and macadamia nuts.
Pour over the chocolate chip and coconut layer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the center is set. Cool. Chill
until firm. Cut into small bars to serve.