Brazil Nut Bars

Name: Brazil Nut Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1-1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 cup brazil nuts, minced; 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 6 oz. semisweet chocolate; 1/4 cup corn syrup; 1 tbsp. water

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup brazil nuts, minced
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 oz. semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 tbsp. water

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375F.
2

Bottom layer: Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and blend with 1/2 cup butter.
3

Press into 9-inch pan.
4

Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
5

Second layer: Combine 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of the brazil nuts, 1/2 cup coconut, 1 teaspoon vanilla and spread over bottom layer.
6

Bake for 30 minutes or a little longer.
7

Cool in pan.
8

Top layer: Melt chocolate over hot water, stir in corn syrup and water.
9

Spread on top and sprinkle with rest of nuts.