Description
Indulge in the rich and chewy goodness of these Chocolate Coconut Bars, featuring a chocolatey base topped with sweetened coconut and a hint of chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to form the base.
- In another bowl, mix shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- Spread the coconut mixture over the chocolate base.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Remove from oven and let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider toasting the coconut before adding it to the topping mixture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Coconut Bars, dessert, baking, chocolate bars, coconut dessert