Bars And Brownies Made With Macadamia Nuts Are Nutritious And Delicious (NAPSA)—Here’s mouthwater- SUPREME CHOCOLATE ~ ing news: You can give family and SAUCEPAN BROWNIES _— | friends decadent desserts with “Sl 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or good-for-you nuts in them. Macadamia nuts are a concen- margarine 2 cups sugar trated source of monounsaturated fat, which, when eaten regularly, may help displace sources of cho- % cup Hershey’s Cocoa 4 * % % lesterol-raising saturated fats in the diet. In addition to their great taste, the nuts are cholesterol free and contain important nutrients including protein andfiber. They’re also a delicious way to get vitamins such as B6 and thiamine, and minerals including magnesium, copper, selenium, phosphorus and man- ganese. What’s more, research suggests that nuts contain naturally occurring plant compounds,or phytochemicals, which may have health benefits as well. Here are two recipes you may care to try: CHUNKY MACADAMIA BARS *” cup (1% sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packedlight brown sugar % cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2’, cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1% cups (10-oz. pkg.) Hershey’s Mini Kisses Brand Milk Chocolates, divided *% cup coarsely chopped eggs, beaten cup all-purposeflour teaspoonsalt teaspoon baking soda Macadamia nuts are cholesterol free and contain important nutrients, including protein and fiber. 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract tions to desserts. Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips % cup Mauna Loa Macadamia Baking Pieces Plus they make marvelous addiMauna Loa Macadamia Nuts Vanilla glaze (recipe follows) 2 cups (12-0z. pkg.) Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Chips or Heat oven to 350F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Melt Heat oven to 375F. Beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and blend well. Stir in 1 cup baking pieces and nuts; press into ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in vanilla, chocolate chips and nuts. Spread well. Add flour and baking soda; pan. Sprinkle with remaining % cup chocolates. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Drizzle vanilla glaze over top; allow to set. Cut into bars. About 24 bars. Vanilla glaze: Combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and % teaspoon vanilla extract in small bow]; stir until smooth. About % cup glaze. cocoa; stir to blend. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs. Stir together flour, salt and baking in prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan and begin to crack slightly; do not under- bake. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. About 24 brownies. You can find more information and a variety of recipes online at www.hersheys.com.
