Chocolate Macaroon Bars

Were heading for San Francisco!!! 36 Jr. high kids, 16 chaperones, and 2 teachers for a total of 54 people (not counting hired bus drivers)headed to the big city. It's the Heritage Music Festival and the kids are going for an orchestra competition.
We have the festival, Winchester mystery house, and Marine World all in our weekend plans. Our I-pods, hand held games, and pillows are packed along side the tray of fresh chocolate macaroon bars. And these are gonna be a hit. A little sugar high to top off the excitement and these kids are gonna be bouncing off the walls. What better way to start a weekend?

Reminder: I'm pulling the name out of the hat Monday morning for the Easter basket. Check back to see if your a lucky leprechaun on St. Patricks Day!!!

Chocolate Macaroon Bars

Recipe by Nestle Toll House

1 pkg chocolate cake mix

1/3 C. butter

2 lg eggs, divided

1 (14oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 tsp vanilla

2C (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate

1 1/2 C. flaked coconut divided

3/4C. chopped nuts(optional)

1. Beat cake mix, butter and 1 egg in large mixing bowl until mixture is crumbly. Firmly press onto bottom of greased 9x13in pan.

2. Combine sweetened condensed milk, remaining egg, and vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in chocolate chips, 1C. coconut and nuts. Spread over mixture in baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

3. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 30-40 minutes till golden brown.(center will set when cooled). Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

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