Description
Whip up these delightful Chocolate Dipped Coconut Bars! They are perfect for making ahead and keeping chilled for a simple, satisfying dessert. You will love the combination of sweet coconut and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, mix the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread the coconut mixture evenly over the hot crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15-18 minutes, until the coconut topping is lightly golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cool, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled coconut layer and spread it evenly.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Chilling time is essential for clean cutting.
- You can use dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.
- For an extra layer of flavor, toast the coconut slightly before mixing it with the condensed milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: Estimate needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: Estimate needed