Best 7 Chocolate Coconut Dessert Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Chocolate Coconut Dessert Bars, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and tropical coconut flavors. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply craving a sweet indulgence.

Our curated collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Chocolate Coconut Bars, featuring a decadent chocolate ganache and a layer of toasted coconut, to the healthier Chocolate Coconut Energy Bars, packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruit, there's something for everyone to savor.

For those with a gluten-free lifestyle, our Gluten-Free Chocolate Coconut Bars provide a delightful alternative, using almond flour and coconut flour to create a crispy crust and a rich, fudgy filling. And if you're looking for a vegan option, our Vegan Chocolate Coconut Bars are sure to satisfy, with a creamy coconut filling made from coconut milk and a dark chocolate ganache that's both rich and decadent.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be delighted by the symphony of flavors in these Chocolate Coconut Dessert Bars. The combination of chocolate and coconut is a timeless classic, and these recipes elevate it to new heights. Whether you prefer a traditional dessert bar, a healthier energy bar, or a gluten-free or vegan option, you'll find the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE COCONUT DESSERT BARS



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"It's impossible to resist this scrumptious dessert," says field editor Carolyn Kyzer of Alexander, Arkansas. "With nuts, chocolate and a creamy cheesecake-like layer, these treats taste like homemade candy bars. I keep the ingredients on hand so I can whip up a batch anytime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent roll dough into one long rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet; seal seams and perforations. Roll out into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle, building up dough around edges. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and egg until smooth; stir in coconut. Spread over crust., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set. Immediately sprinkle with chips. Let stand for 5 minutes; spread melted chips over the top. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS



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With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is short, don't wait for the bars to cool-just lay on several thin milk chocolate bars right after you take the pan from the oven and spread them as they melt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 plain chocolate candy bar (7 ounces)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine coconut, milk and pecans; spread over the crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool completely. In a small saucepan, melt candy bar and peanut butter over low heat; spread over bars. Cool until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BEST COCONUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies of this recipe to others who have tried the cake and liked it. -Dorothy West, Nacogdoches, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 35 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
20 large marshmallows
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water and cocoa. Cook and stir until butter is melted; add to dry ingredients. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar and marshmallows; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in coconut. Immediately sprinkle 1 cup almonds over cake. Spread coconut mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining almonds (pan will be full). , In a small saucepan, combine butter with remaining milk and sugar. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Drizzle over almonds. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COCONUT CHOCOLATE BARS



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GREAT COMBINATON! My friends nicknamed these cookies "black-white" bars. These bars help with the chocolate and coconut cravings at the same time! They sell well at Bake Sales! Careful not to overbake. They store well in an air-tight container and flavor enhances with age.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup plain flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate best)
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a medium size bowl, beat eggs and add sugar. Blend in melted butter and vanilla.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Blend into mixture.
  • Pour one-half of batter into another bowl. In one batter add cocoa and the one tablespoon of melted butter. In the second batter add coconut.
  • Pour the chocolate batter into a greased 8 x 8 baking pan. Spread the coconut batter on top.
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool.
  • Topping: Melt chocolate chips in microwave for 1 minute. Add melted butter and mix. Spread onto cooled bars. Let cool completely and cut into bars. Cut small--they are rich. (I have placed pan in fridg for 30 minutes to cool quickly.).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 28.2, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13, Protein 1.5

MAGIC COOKIE BARS FROM EAGLE BRAND®



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This bar cookie is an old fashioned favorite. Chocolate chips, nuts and coconut are set in a caramelized layer on top of a graham cracker crust.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

BUTTERY COCONUT BARS



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My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take on the Christmas tradition I grew up with. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; stir in 1 cup melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 filling ingredients until blended; stir in 3 cups coconut. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake until light golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS



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The sweet tooth cure.

Provided by Hanna Coolidge

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 ⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and coconut until well blended. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the dessert bars will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the crust firmly into the pan. This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
  • Be patient when chilling the bars. Chilling the bars for at least 2 hours, or overnight, will help them to set properly.
  • Cut the bars with a sharp knife. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
  • Serve the bars at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to fully develop. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream or coconut for more flavor.

Conclusion:

These chocolate coconut dessert bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy coconut texture, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate coconut dessert bars a try!

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