Description
Magic Coconut Bars are a deliciously rich and chewy dessert featuring a crumbly graham cracker crust topped with a luscious mixture of coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk. These bars bake to golden perfection and are perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cup graham crackers 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 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 until the mixture becomes a soft, crumbly dough.
- Form and bake crust: Line an 11×16 inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the dough evenly in a thin layer on the baking sheet, pressing down firmly with your hands to create a compact crust. Bake at 350 °F for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix the coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the mixture and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the topping mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake at 350 °F for an additional 20 minutes until the topping is set and lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely to room temperature. Cut into about 40 bars and serve.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds.
- To make the bars gluten free, use gluten-free graham crackers and certified gluten-free flour.
- Press the crust firmly to avoid a crumbly base.
- Ensure the bars cool completely before cutting to maintain clean edges.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 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
