Dalmatian Bars Recipe

Preparation: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Beat sugar, eggs, and chocolate mixture in a medium-size bowl. Mix in vanilla , then flour mixture until combined. Stir in macadamia nuts and half of white chocolate chips. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake in 350 degree F. oven 20 to 25 minutes or until firm and chocolate chips are lightly colored. Cool in pan. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen bar cookies Recipe Source: Family Circle All-time Favorite Recipes (Doubleday) Reprinted with permission.