chocolate coconut bars

Chocolate Coconut Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter.
   • Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
3. Add the Coconut Layer:
   • Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust.
   • Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the condensed milk layer.
4. Add the Chocolate and Nuts:
   • Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the coconut layer.
   • If using, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate chips.
5. Bake the Bars:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are set.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
   • Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Information (per serving, based on 24 bars):

• Calories: 180
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 2g

Enjoy your Chocolate Coconut Bars!