Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

Directions

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   Prehead over to 230F Grease a 13-by-9 in baking pan.
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   T prepare the crust, combine flour and sugar in the bowl of a food processor.
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   Process about 10 seconds to combine thoroughly.
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   Add butter and process until mixture is crumbly, about 30 seconds.
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   Transfer crumbs to prepared pan and press firmly to make a compact layer.
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   Scatter nuts evenly over crust and press thm in firmly.
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    To prepare the caramel layer, melt butter in a heavy medium size saucepan over low heat.
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    Add brown sugar and stir well until thoroughly combined and smooth.
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    Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until entire surface of caramel is bubbly.
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    Immediately pour hot caramel over nuts and spread evenly with back of a metal spoon.
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    Bake 18-20 minutes or until caramel is bubbly.
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    Remove pan from oven.
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    Wait 1 minute: sprinkle chocolate morsels evenly over caramel.
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    Let stand 2 to 3 minutes for chocolate to melt.
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    Spread chocolate evenly with spatula or back of a metal spoon.
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    Cool completely, then refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
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    Cut into bars with a sharp knife.
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    Makes 36 bars.