Chocolate Macaroon Bars 

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling

MAKES: 48 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 3-3/4 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the milk, coconut and almonds. Drop by spoonfuls over crust; spread evenly.
2. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.