Best 6 Coconut Mud Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent delight of Coconut Mud Bars, a harmonious blend of chocolate and coconut flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats feature a rich, fudgy chocolate layer, a creamy coconut filling, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. Dive into the symphony of textures, from the velvety smooth filling to the crisp chocolate crust. With three variations to choose from, including gluten-free and vegan options, these Coconut Mud Bars cater to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can relish in their delectable goodness. Prepare to captivate your senses with this extraordinary dessert experience.

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

MISSISSIPPI MUD BARS



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Makes about 4 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter
1 cup milk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup water
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1½ cups chopped and toasted pecans
Mississippi Mud Frosting (recipe follows)
½ cup butter
½ cup evaporated milk
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 15x11-inch jelly-roll pan. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in milk, cocoa, ½ cup water, and eggs. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, and baking soda. Pour butter mixture over sugar mixture, whisking to combine. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows and pecans evenly over hot cake. Pour warm Mississippi Mud Frosting over cake, spreading with a knife if necessary. Let cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in milk, cocoa, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth.

CHEWY COCONUT BARS



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

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

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.

COCONUT MUD BARS



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This is one of my personal favorites, a rainy day an old movie and a bucket full of mud bars. I'D GIVE UP CHOCOLATE, BUT I'M NOT A QUITTER. XOXO

Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 c unsalted butter
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c dark brown sugar
GANACHE
10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c heavy cream
TOPPING
4 Tbsp butter, unsalted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp coconut extract
1 1/2 c coconut, shredded
2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. For the Crust: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, & brown sugar. Cut in butter. Press in bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350*. cool
  • 2. Place chocolate in Medium bowl. Bring cream to simmer. pour over chocolate. Let set 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. pour over crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set Ganache.
  • 3. Cream butter, sugar, vanilla & coconut extract. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut and pecansDrop toppings evenly over ganache. Spread gently. Bake, 25-30 minutes. cool. Cut into bars ans enjoy.

DELUXE TOLL HOUSE MUD BARS



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Another recipe that I got from Cooking,com, I haven't tried it yet, but it sounded so-o-o-o-o good, that I just had to have the recipe, it's certainly on that to-do list of mine - maybe this Christmas !!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 23m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups nestle toll house semisweet chocolate morsels, divided
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Grease 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat sugar, butter and vanilla in large mixer bowl until creamy. beat in egg; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 1 1/4 cups morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan .
  • Bake for 20-23 minutes. Remove pan to wire rack. Sprinkle with remaining morsels. Let stand for 5 minutes or until morsels are shiny; spread evenly. Cool in pan on wire rack; rerfrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 72.2, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.4

LEMONY COCONUT BARS



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These lemony and chewy bars make a refreshing addition to the holiday cookie tray. Try lime juice and zest for a zingy twist. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; gradually beat in flour, mixing well., Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, lemon zest and extracts until blended. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spread over crust., Bake until golden brown, 17-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm filling. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh coconut, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut. Just be sure to toast it in the oven before using it to bring out the flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the bars firmly into the pan. This will help them hold together better.
  • Chill the bars before cutting them. This will make them easier to cut and will help prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Coconut mud bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are having a party or just want a sweet treat, these bars are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give coconut mud bars a try!

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