Description
Deliciously rich and chewy Magic Coconut Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a gooey coconut, chocolate, walnut, and condensed milk mixture, baked to perfection for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cup graham cracker crushed
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 14 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
Topping
- 3 cup coconut flakes
- 2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 24 oz condensed milk
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush the graham crackers using a food processor or blender until fine. In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and mix thoroughly until you achieve a soft, crumbly dough.
- Bake the crust: Line a baking sheet sized approximately 11×16 inches with parchment paper. Spread the dough evenly in a thin layer on the lined sheet, pressing down firmly with your hands to create a compact crust layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: While the crust bakes, combine the coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts in a bowl. Drizzle the condensed milk over the mixture and stir well to evenly coat and combine all ingredients.
- Assemble and bake: Remove the crust from the oven and evenly spread the topping mixture over it. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes at 350 °F until the topping is set and slightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Take the bars out of the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature on a wire rack. After cooling, cut into approximately 40 bars of your preferred size and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is fully melted for even mixing in the crust.
- Press down the crust firmly to avoid crumbly bars after baking.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Let bars cool completely to achieve clean cuts and prevent sticking.
- Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or omitted for nut-free versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
