Ah, Chocolate Coconut — a classic flavor combo that can be turned into a dessert, candy, or baked good. Think rich chocolate paired with sweet, slightly chewy coconut. Here’s a simple Chocolate Coconut Bars recipe that’s quick and irresistible:
🍫🥥 Chocolate Coconut Bars
Ingredients (9×9-inch pan)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (or coconut cream for extra coconut flavor)
Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Make the Base
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
3. Add Coconut Layer
- Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly over the crust.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the coconut, spreading evenly.
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until coconut is lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
5. Add Chocolate
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm coconut layer.
- Let sit a few minutes to melt, then spread evenly with a spatula.
6. Cool & Slice
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours to fully set.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra coconut flavor: Toast the coconut lightly before adding for a nuttier taste.
- Chocolate variety: Use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate.
- Nutty twist: Add chopped almonds, pecans, or macadamia nuts to the coconut layer.
- Mini bites: Make in a mini muffin pan for bite-sized treats.
If you want, I can give a “luxury bakery-style chocolate coconut dessert” version where it’s layered with ganache, caramel, and toasted coconut — basically a chocolate coconut dream 😏.
Do you want me to do that version?
