macadamia nut bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Recipe

• pre-heat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• to make the crust, start by combining the flour and brown sugar in a large bowl. then cut in vegetable shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. press evenly into the baking pan.
• for the filling, beat the egg until thick and light colored. next, beat in the baking soda. lastly, stir in the sour cream. mix until well blended
• pour the filling over the crust, and distribute chopped macadamia nuts evenly over the top.
• bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until firm. place the pan on a wire rack to cool. when cool, cut into bars.