Hawaiian Joy Bars

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup rum
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
• 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1 ounce white candy coating, melted

1. In a large bowl, stir the butter, brown sugar, eggs, rum and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips, white chips, coconut and nuts.
2. Pour into a greased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
4. In a microwave, melt shortening with remaining chocolate chips; drizzle over bars. Drizzle candy coating over bars. Store in an airtight container.

butter, brown sugar, eggs, rum, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips, white baking chips, coconut, nuts, shortening, coating

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hawaiian-joy-bars/ (may not work)