Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, ensuring the foil extends over the edges, and grease the foil.
In a medium saucepan, cook and stir the granulated sugar and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Allow it to cool slightly.
Add the eggs and vanilla to the sugar mixture, stirring until well combined.
Stir in the flour, baking powder, and ground nutmeg.
Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Use the foil to lift out the uncut bars and cut them into diamond-shaped bars.
Eggnog Drizzle:
In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon eggnog, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
If needed, add additional eggnog, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture reaches drizzling consistency.
Drizzle the Eggnog Drizzle over the bars.
If desired, sprinkle with grated whole nutmeg.
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Yields:
36 servings (1 bar each)
Storage:
Cut the bars as directed and layer the unfrosted bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. Store them at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the bars if frozen and drizzle them with the Eggnog Drizzle. Enjoy your Eggnog Macadamia Bars with a Sweet Drizzle!