Description
Magic Coconut Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a crispy graham cracker crust topped with a luscious mixture of coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk. This easy-to-make treat combines a buttery base with a rich, chewy topping, perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 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 sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Crush the graham crackers finely using a food processor or blender. In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and mix well until a soft, crumbly dough forms.
- Bake Crust: Spread the dough evenly in a thin layer on a lined 11×16 inch baking sheet, pressing down firmly with your hands to compact it. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F for 10 minutes until set.
- Prepare Topping: In a bowl, mix together the coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the coconut topping mixture evenly over the baked crust layer. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake at 350 °F for an additional 20 minutes until the topping is bubbly and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely to room temperature. Once cooled, cut into 40 bars of your preferred size and serve.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the coconut flakes lightly before mixing with the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds depending on your preference.
- Make sure to press the crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling after baking.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to achieve clean slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
