Chocolate Macaroon Squares

1/3 cup butter or margarine, cut up
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 cups flour
4 egg whites
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups sweetened coconut, shredded
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

In a food processor or with your fingers, whirl or rub butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour until dough begins to hold together. Press evenly over bottom of a 9-inch square pan. Bake crust in a 350°F oven until golden, 10-15 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup flour; mix until smooth. Stir in coconut. Sprinkle chocolate in an even layer over pastry. Spoon coconut mixture evenly over chocolate; use a spatula to cover chocolate completely. Continue baking until macaroon topping is golden and slightly wet-looking, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Using a very sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-inch squares.

User Reviews:

Everyone loved these, they were the hit of the party.......

Submitted by Rosie Brown on December 02, 2003

My office LOVED this recipe!

Submitted by Melissa on November 01, 1999

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