These Coconut Chocolate Bars recipe comes from our sister, Elise, who took a trip to the Caribbean (uh… jealous!). She had these yummy coconut chocolate bars in a little coffee shop while visiting Caneel Bay on St. John’s. She loved these so much, she came home and replicated the recipe, and was nice enough to share. I love the layer of the oatmeal cookie crust combined with the chocolate fudge and chewy coconut. I can see why it is so popular in the Caribbean.
Three Delicious Layers
These chocolate coconut bars are ideal for any occasion you want to serve something special. Here’s what you need for each luscious layers:
For the Oatmeal Crust:
Flour – one cup, sifted all purpose flour Oats – one cup quick cooking oats Brown sugar – three-quarter cup of light brown sugar, for a deep sweetness. Baking soda – half teaspoon Salt – a quarter teaspoon kosher salt Butter – a stick and a half of melted, unsalted butter.
Fudge Layer:
Chocolate chips – Two cups of melted chocolate chips. You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate chips. Sweetened condensed milk – stir in one 14-ounce can of rich, sweetened condensed milk. Butter – two tablespoons unsalted butter. Vanilla – one teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconut Topping Layer:
Sweetened condensed milk – one more 14-ounce can for this layer. Flaked or shredded coconut – three cups unsweetened coconut flakes.
Tips for the Chocolate Layer
Here are a few extra tips for the fudge-like chocolate layer. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl with a teaspoon of coconut oil, and microwave on 30 second intervals, stirring in between. Don’t try to rush it and microwave longer than 30 seconds. The chocolate will burn and become lumpy, and you’ll have to start over. Once the chocolate chips are melted, stir in the remaining ingredients until the mixture is smooth. You can also melt the chocolate in a medium-size sauce pan and heat over medium heat with the condensed milk, butter and vanilla. Stir constantly until it’s all melted together. Read More: 33+ Easy Dessert Ideas (with Pictures + Simple Recipes)
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If you love these Coconut Chocolate Bars, you are sure to love these other recipes too:
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