Edana’s Macadamia Crack Bars

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, draping it over two opposite sides of the pan for easy lifting.

2. 2

   Place the base ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Press into the prepared pan and par-bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the top is only lightly browned. Remove from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).

3. 3

   Meanwhile, make the coconut cream layer: Place the erythritol, coconut cream, melted oil, egg yolks, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour the coconut cream mixture over the par-baked base.

5. 5

   Top with the macadamia nuts, then the shredded coconut.

6. 6

   Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.

7. 7

   Let cool in the pan on the counter for 1 hour before transferring to the fridge to chill for another