Best 7 Fudgy Coconut Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Fudgy Coconut Squares, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are an irresistible fusion of rich, fudgy chocolate and the delicate sweetness of coconut, perfectly balanced to create a harmonious bite. With three tempting variations – Classic Fudgy Coconut Squares, No-Bake Fudgy Coconut Squares, and Gluten-Free Fudgy Coconut Squares – this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and ensures everyone can relish this irresistible dessert.

The Classic Fudgy Coconut Squares embody the essence of this iconic treat, featuring a luscious chocolate fudge layer topped with a generous sprinkle of coconut flakes. For those seeking a no-bake option, the No-Bake Fudgy Coconut Squares offer a delightful alternative, crafted with a combination of melted chocolate, coconut, and condensed milk, resulting in a creamy and decadent dessert.

Lastly, the Gluten-Free Fudgy Coconut Squares cater to those with gluten sensitivities, featuring a specially formulated gluten-free crust topped with the same irresistible chocolate fudge and coconut combination. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, ensuring that everyone can find their perfect match within this versatile recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE FUDGY COCONUT COOKIES



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My daughter works at a summer camp, so I send treats. Instead of a cookie jar we use a coffee can and call it the Wrangler Feeding Trough. Everyone asks for this cookie. -Sue Klemm, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup white baking chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in oats and coconut. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets., In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FUDGY MACAROON BARS



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Anyone with a sweet tooth will make a beeline for my dessert tray when these rich squares show up. They're attractive on the platter and delectable with fudge and coconut. -Beverly Zdurne, East Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over chocolate layer. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over filling. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread evenly over filling. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

FUDGY COCONUT SQUARES



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Make and share this Fudgy Coconut Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen bars, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup coconut, shredded
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Combine flour, cocoa and walnuts; add to the creamed mixture.
  • Spread into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Combine condensed milk and coconut; carefully spread over the hot chocolate layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned.
  • Combine icing ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread icing over warm bars.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 48.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 15.9, Protein 2

CHOCOLATE COCONUT SQUARES



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These very rich and delicious layered bars are a big hit whenever I take them to a potluck or family gathering.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 52m

Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons cocoa
2/3 cup chopped nuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup coconut
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
4 tablespoons half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix flour, cocoa, and nuts.
  • Add to sugar mixture.
  • Spread into 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.
  • Combine condensed milk and coconut.
  • Spread over cake, bake 15 minutes more.
  • Mix frosting ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread over the coconut while still warm.
  • Chill.
  • Cut into bars.

FUDGY COCONUT CLUSTERS



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If you love coconut and fudgy nutty chocolate you will love these treats!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Chocolate

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 1/2 c sweetened coconut flakes
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 c hershey's baking cocoa
1/4 c butter or margarine, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
garnish mini chocolate kisses or candy cherry halves, or nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Line cookie sheets with foil; generously grease foil with solid vegetable shortening.
  • 2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Drop by rounded Tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • 3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or just until set, press 3 chocolate or candied cherry pieces,or nuts in center of each cookie. Immediately remove cookies from foil to wire rack to cool.

COCONUT SQUARES



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This recipe is from my girlfriends mom. She used to make these when we were kids. I have had this recipe for a long time and just recently ran across it. If you like coconut, you will like these.

Provided by KTs Mom

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Combine the first three ingredients and pack the mixture into a buttered 8 inch square pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Combine ALL remaining ingredients and pour over baked layer.
  • Return to oven and bake 30 minutes longer.
  • Cool completely and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 100.1, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 21.4, Protein 2.8

Tips for Making Fudgy Coconut Squares:

- To ensure the squares have a rich, fudgy texture, use high-quality unsweetened chocolate. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%. - For a creamier filling, use full-fat coconut milk. You can also use a combination of coconut milk and cream for an even richer flavor. - Be sure to whisk the chocolate mixture and coconut milk mixture together until they are well combined. This will help prevent the squares from becoming grainy. - If you don't have sweetened condensed milk on hand, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened. - To ensure the squares set properly, refrigerate them for at least 4 hours before serving. You can also freeze the squares for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Fudgy coconut squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich, chocolatey flavor and creamy coconut filling, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these fudgy coconut squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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