Best 4 Chewy Coconut Bars Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our selection of luscious coconut bar recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors and textures. From classic chewy coconut bars that evoke nostalgic memories to irresistible chocolate-dipped coconut bars that tantalize the taste buds, our collection caters to every coconut enthusiast. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying treat or an extravagant dessert that wows your guests, we have the perfect recipe for you. Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible allure of coconut, transformed into delectable delights that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHEWY COCONUT BARS
You can't eat just one of these delicious bar cookies packed with chocolate, coconut, and walnuts.
Provided by Myrtis Gunnels
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
CHEWY COCONUT MACADAMIA BARS
Categories Dairy Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Coconut Summer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about forty 3- by 1-inch bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. and butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
- Make shortbread layer:
- In a food processor pulse shortbread ingredients until mixture just forms a dough. Pat dough evenly onto bottom of pan and bake 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
- Make topping while shortbread is baking:
- In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat and remove pan from heat. Whisk in brown sugar until dissolved and whisk in coconut cream, heavy cream, and lemon juice until combined well. Stir in flaked coconut and nuts.
- Pour topping over shortbread. Reduce temperature to 325° F. and bake confection until top is golden and center is bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool confection completely in pan on a rack and cut into bars. Bars may be made ahead and kept, wrapped well, chilled 4 days or frozen 3 weeks. Serve bars chilled or at room temperature.
YUMMIEST CHEWY COCONUT CRANBERRY BARS
The aroma of coconut, almond extract, sugar and egg baking in the oven is enough to make my salivary glands happy. The added tanginess of the dried cranberries and slight crunchiness of the almond nibs are a bonus on top of all that yummy goodness. This recipe is my own concoction. If you have a very sweet tooth, increase the sugar content by 2 tablespoons for the base.
Provided by RotiJala
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 16 bars, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Base:
- Preheat oven. Mix flour, coconut, sugar, soda and salt. Add butter and molasses and mix until crumbly.
- Press mixture into greased (or baking-paper lined) 9�x13� (23cmx33cm) pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
- Topping:.
- Stir sugar, molasses and almond extract into beaten eggs.
- Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and stir into egg mixture.
- Add coconut and cranberries and mix.
- Pour over crust, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake at 350 F (175 C) for 25 minutes or until medium brown.
- Cool and ice with lemon frosting (optional).
- (Optional) Lemon frosting: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 3 tsp of lemon or lime juice. Add a bit of milk or more juice to achieve the taste and consistency you prefer.
- NOTE (for first reviewer): You need not cool the bottom layer after first bake - just dollop the topping over it and be very careful in spreading or flattening it, use a light hand. Thanks for trying it. Glad you liked the taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 667.3, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 56.1, Protein 7.6
CHEWY APRICOT COCONUT BARS (DIABETIC)
This is a variation on my Recipe #487220. Came up with this in order to use up some extra dried fruit and to make sure my trays this year looked a little different from prior offerings.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Using a mixer, beat eggs, Splenda and almond flavoring in medium bowl. Blend in in margarine and vanilla.
- Measure out the flour and combine 1 tablespoon with the diced apricots to get the fruit to separate into bits.
- Combine the rest of the flour with the baking powder and salt in small bowl. Stir into egg mixture. Fold in coconut, hazelnuts or almonds, and floured apricots.
- Spread batter evenly in greased 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake until browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Use fresh shredded coconut: Freshly shredded coconut has a more intense flavor and texture than dried coconut. If you can't find fresh shredded coconut, you can substitute unsweetened shredded coconut, but be sure to toast it in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, to bring out its flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Press the bars firmly into the pan: This will help them hold together better when you cut them.
- Chill the bars before cutting them: This will make them easier to cut and will help them keep their shape.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: The bars will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
These chewy coconut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, they're a great recipe for beginner bakers. And with their chewy texture, sweet coconut flavor, and gooey filling, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!
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