Hawaiian Macadamia-Coconut Squares

Name: Hawaiian Macadamia-Coconut Squares
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups flaked coconut; 2 cups chopped and toasted macadamia nuts

Rating: 4.25 stars

16 Ratings
15 Reviews
2 Photos

Instant coffee powder adds intrigue to these rich, chewy bars.

By Judy Farris

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Servings:

Yield:

4 dozen

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Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking pan; set aside.

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Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, 1 cup brown sugar, instant coffee powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
Step 4
Bake 20 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes.
Step 5
In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla with remaining 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in coconut and macadamias.
Step 6
Spread evenly over cooled baked layer. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 7
Use a knife to loosen cookies around edges while warm. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into 48 (about 1 1/2 inch) squares, cutting 6 strips one way and 8 strips the other way. Store in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week; freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

294 calories; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 30.9g; fat 18.6g; cholesterol 43.6mg; sodium 135.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (15)

Most helpful positive review

HMSHADOW

05/20/2003

I made this for a Hawaiian themed party. I personally don't care for coconut or mac. nuts so I didn't eat any but the folks at the party really liked them. There were only 2 or 3 squares left and the hostess of the party just had to keep them so she could have them for breakfast the next day. The only downfalls of this recipe are the cost - mac. nuts are expensive and though it's easy to make it's time-consuming. Read More

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Gail A. Guild

08/10/2007

I had high hopes for this dessert; what's not to like with these ingredients? Well they were really sweet and I thought the coffee made everything else taste flat. Sorry but I won't be making again. Read More

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(8)

16 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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HMSHADOW

05/20/2003

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Brklynn225

10/02/2007

SO GOOD! The instant coffee granules give it a unique can't-quite-put-your-finger-on-it taste. YUMMY! I served these at a Luau themed bridal shower and they were a hit. Read More

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(9)

Gail A. Guild

08/10/2007

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(8)

mauigirl

04/04/2013

This recipe is amazing...and I am a island girl! I tweaked it just a bit. I toasted the coconut cuz I love the buttery flavor of toasted coconut. I also added one egg to the coconut macadamia mixture to tame any oversweet claims in other reviews. The second baking took about 35 minutes. Had a very faint coffee flavor and an overall buttery chewy richness that is addictive. I will be making these for my island ohana over & over. ONO! Many mahalos for sharing! Read More

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OHJEEP2

06/17/2003

These bars are easy to make and very good but a little sweeter than I would have liked. I made them for my sister and she just loved them. Read More

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(3)

JONES97

11/15/2005

Terrific! Another Hawaiian type recipe that went over beautifully at a party. Read More

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(2)

Colleen West

03/29/2010

These were great except the instant coffee I had was WAY too strong so much so that I had to start the butter/sugar part over then I only put a bit in. My husband's college class loved them. Read More

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Bibi

Allstar

05/31/2016

I first tasted this yumminess at Mauigirl's Las Vegas roundup. I made this for dessert tonight 5/30/16 and it is just as delicious as I remember. I used unsweetened coconut and that is my only tweak to this recipe. I followed the directions exactly and I admit I had a hard time waiting long enough for these lovlies to cool. DEE-LISH! Thanks for posting! Read More

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owls aerie

06/13/2016

Made these exactly as instructed for an Hawaiian Themed Gourmet Club. Everyone loved them. Easy to make ahead of time and easy to serve. Coffee absolutely did not overwhelm the recipe. Read More

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Hawaiian Macadamia-Coconut Squares

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 294

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 40 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 12 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c:

folate: 6 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 22 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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HMSHADOW

05/20/2003

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Brklynn225

10/02/2007

SO GOOD! The instant coffee granules give it a unique can't-quite-put-your-finger-on-it taste. YUMMY! I served these at a Luau themed bridal shower and they were a hit.

Helpful

(9)

Gail A. Guild

08/10/2007

I had high hopes for this dessert; what's not to like with these ingredients? Well they were really sweet and I thought the coffee made everything else taste flat. Sorry but I won't be making again.

Helpful

(8)

mauigirl

04/04/2013

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(7)

OHJEEP2

06/17/2003

These bars are easy to make and very good but a little sweeter than I would have liked. I made them for my sister and she just loved them.

Helpful

(3)

JONES97

11/15/2005

Terrific! Another Hawaiian type recipe that went over beautifully at a party.

Helpful

(2)

Colleen West

03/29/2010

These were great except the instant coffee I had was WAY too strong so much so that I had to start the butter/sugar part over then I only put a bit in. My husband's college class loved them.

Helpful

(2)

Bibi

Allstar

05/31/2016

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(1)

owls aerie

06/13/2016

Made these exactly as instructed for an Hawaiian Themed Gourmet Club. Everyone loved them. Easy to make ahead of time and easy to serve. Coffee absolutely did not overwhelm the recipe.

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