Macaroon-Chocolate Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line a 13x9x2 pan with foil extending foil over sides.
3. 3
   Lightly grease foil and set aside.
4. 4
   In a food processor, pulse cookies, sugar, and cocoa powder until fine crumbs.
5. 5
   Place in a large bowl and stir in melted butter and vanilla until combined.
6. 6
   Firmly press cookie mixture into prepared pan.
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   Bake for 8 minutes.
8. 8
   While the crust bakes, combine flour, sugar, salt.
9. 9
   Stir in flaked coconut.
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    Stir in egg whites and vanilla until combined.
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    Spoon coconut mixture over warm crust.
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    Using a fork, carefully press coconut mixture to edges of pan.
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    Bake for 25 minutes or until macaroon layer is set and lightly browned.
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    Cool in pan on a wire rack.
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    In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat, stirring until melted.
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    Drizzle over bars.
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    Chill about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
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    Using edges of foil, lift out of pan and cut into 24 bars.
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    Cut each bar diagonally to make 48 triangles.
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    If desired place almonds on top.
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    To store: place bars between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container, cover.
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    Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.