Hawaiian Joy Bars

Name: Hawaiian Joy Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, melted; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup rum; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips; 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon shortening; 1 ounce white candy coating, melted

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup rum
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon shortening
1 ounce white candy coating, melted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, stir the butter, brown sugar, eggs, rum and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips, white chips, coconut and nuts.
2

Pour into a greased
3

. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
4

In a microwave, melt shortening with remaining chocolate chips; drizzle over bars. Drizzle candy coating over bars. Store in an airtight container.