Coconut Macdamia Bars

• 13 cup butter
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 14 cups flaked coconut, divided
• 23 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 12 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

1. Place the butter in an 8-in square glass pan.
2. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
4. Press firmly onto the bottom of the dish.
5. Cover and microwave on high 1-1/2 minutes.
6. Cool 5 minutes.
7. In a bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, sweetened condensed milk and nuts.
8. Spoon over the crust.
9. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute.
10. Rotate dish a half turn and microwave 1 minute more until heated through.
11. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine chips and shortening.
12. Microwave uncovered about 1 minute, check to see if the chocolate is melting smoothly, you may need to melt an additional 30-45 seconds.
13. Quickly pour over the coconut mixture Spread evenly.
14. Toast remaining coconut if desired sprinkle over the top.
15. Cool completely.

butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, flaked coconut, condensed milk, nuts, white chocolate chips, shortening

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/coconut-macdamia-bars-63582 (may not work)