"This Chocolate Coconut Bars recipe is easy to make and produces a crowd-pleasing dessert."
Chocolate Coconut Dessert Bars
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These chocolate coconut bars recipe is a simple and delicious dessert that can be made with minimal ingredients and effort. It typically includes a base of shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk, topped with chocolate and coconut flakes, providing a rich chocolate taste, a texture chewy and crunchy, and the tropical taste of coconut making a crowd-pleasing and easy-to-make recipe.
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 18
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ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 butter, room temperature and cubed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 sweetened shredded coconut
- 12 bittersweet chocolate chips
Method
Cookie Base
Step 1
Spray 10" x 10" square pan with nonstick baking spray
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350° F
Step 3
Sift or whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
Step 4
Place softened butter and granulated sugar in bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment begin mixing on medium speed. Continue to mix until the butter and sugar mixture is light and fluffy (approximately 2 – 3 minutes). Note: a hand mixer may also be used
Step 5
Add the flour, baking powder and salt mixture. Mix for 20 – 30 seconds.
Step 6
Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using a rubber spatula, mix the dough briefly. Note: the dough will be crumbly.
Step 7
Pour the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Using your hands, lightly press the dough down so it evenly covers the bottom of the pan
Step 8
Bake for 12 minutes.
Step 9
Place on a cooling rack, cool for 10 minutes then proceed with making the topping.
Topping
Step 1
Place brown sugar in mixing bowl. Begin adding eggs one at a time, mixing with a rubber spatula between each addition.
Step 2
Add granulated sugar and coconut to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
Step 3
Add chocolate chunks to the bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 4
Pour topping over partially baked cookie dough base.
Step 5
Bake for 22 – 25 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pan.