Mandarin Coconut Pudding Bars
- 12 cup powdered sugar
- 12 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 34 cups flour
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 34 cup butter
- 14 teaspoon almond extract
- 22 ounces mandarin oranges, undrained
- 14 cup sugar
- 24 ounces sour cream
- 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
- Preparations for crust:.
- In food processor, pulse dry ingredients until well blended.
- Cut butter into small pieces and add to processor along with almond extract.
- Blend all together in processor until a sandy consistency is reached.
- Press onto bottom of lightly greased 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Preparations for filling:.
- Drain mandarin oranges, reserving 1/2 cup of syrup.
- In large bowl, combine syrup with sugar, sour cream and pudding mix; Fold oranges into pudding and spoon over cooled crust.
- Top with whipped topping, cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
powdered sugar, nuts, flour, salt, butter, almond, oranges, sugar, sour cream, instant coconut cream pudding
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mandarin-coconut-pudding-bars-320019 (may not work)