Brazil Nut Bars

Ingredients
1/2 cup Butter, softened
1 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
2 x Eggs
1 1/2 cup Brazil nuts, minced
1/2 cup Sweetened coconut flakes
1 tsp Vanilla extract
6 oz Semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup Corn syrup
1 tbl Water
  

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Bottom layer: Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and blend with 1/2 cup butter. Press into 9" pan. Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
Second layer: Combine 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of the brazil nuts, 1/2 cup coconut, 1 teaspoon vanilla and spread over bottom layer. Bake for 30 minutes or a little longer.
Cool in pan.
Top layer: Melt chocolate over hot water, stir in corn syrup and water. Spread on top and sprinkle with rest of nuts.

 

 

 

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