Chocolate Coconut Bar Delights
Indulge in these delightful chocolate and coconut bars, reminiscent of a Mounds candy bar, featuring a rich crust and a sweet, chewy filling.
- Prep15 min
- Cook25 min
- Total40 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings36
These chocolate coconut bars are a simple yet decadent treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. They offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors, with a crumbly base, a chewy coconut filling, and a rich chocolate topping.
For a quicker preparation, especially when time is of the essence, you can skip the cooling step. Instead, immediately after removing the pan from the oven, lay several thin milk chocolate bars on top and spread them as they melt to create a luscious chocolate layer.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Press this mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped pecans. Mix thoroughly.
- Once the crust has baked for 10 minutes, carefully remove it from the oven. Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the warm crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes. After baking, let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- To make the topping, gently melt the chopped milk chocolate bar and the creamy peanut butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread this chocolate mixture evenly over the cooled coconut layer. Allow the bars to set at room temperature until firm.
💡 Tips
- For a quicker chocolate topping, lay thin milk chocolate bars directly on the hot crust after removing it from the oven and spread as they melt.
- Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting for clean slices.
Inspired by a recipe from Taste of Home