Paradise Nut Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups coarsely chopped white chocolate
• 1 cup cloarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a medium sized bowl beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating at low speed until combined. Add vanilla and fiori di scilia flavoring.

4. 4

   Add dry ingredients until combined. Fold in white chocolate chunks and nuts.

5. 5

   Spread batter into a 9 x 13" pan in an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 22-27 minutes.

6. 6

   Let cook for 40 minutes before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.