Best 6 Layered Coconut Chocolate Bars Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in the symphony of flavors presented by our Layered Coconut Chocolate Bars. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the tropical essence of coconut with the rich decadence of chocolate. This delightful dessert features a medley of textures, from the crispy graham cracker crust to the velvety coconut filling and the luscious chocolate ganache topping. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, making these bars an irresistible treat for any occasion. So whether you're a coconut aficionado or a chocolate lover, these Layered Coconut Chocolate Bars promise an extraordinary dessert experience that will leave you craving more.

The recipe provides detailed instructions for creating each layer of this delectable dessert, ensuring success even for novice bakers. The graham cracker crust forms a sturdy base for the luscious coconut filling, made with a combination of sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and shredded coconut. The crowning glory of these bars is the luscious chocolate ganache, a rich and creamy mixture of chocolate and heavy cream. To add an extra touch of elegance, the recipe includes a simple yet effective decoration using melted chocolate and shredded coconut.

This recipe is not just limited to the Layered Coconut Chocolate Bars; it also includes variations that cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the recipe provides an alternative crust made with almond flour and butter. Additionally, there's a delectable recipe for Coconut Cream Bars, a delightful treat that combines a creamy coconut filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, all topped with whipped cream. And for those with a sweet tooth, the recipe offers a tantalizing Chocolate Coconut Pie, featuring a flaky pie crust, a luscious coconut custard filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.

With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and enticing variations, this recipe will guide you in crafting a dessert that is not only delicious but also visually stunning. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together, creating a dessert that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT BARS



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These decadent bars are inspired by Hello Dollies, a popular Southern dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups finely ground cookies (12 ounces), such as graham crackers or chocolate wafers, or a combination
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly splash a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet evenly with water, then line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter until combined. Evenly press onto bottom and up sides of prepared baking sheet. Bake, rotating halfway through, until firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cooled crust evenly with pecans and chocolate. Pour condensed milk over the top, spreading to cover completely (do not let it drip over the edges). Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake until coconut is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely. Trim edges, if desired, and cut into equal-size bars.

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT LAYER BARS



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I'm a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun, I reinvented this treat with coconut lovers in mind. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cream of coconut
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream of coconut
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons canola oil
3 Mounds candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Microwave butter on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs, coconut and cream of coconut until blended (mixture will be wet). Spread onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., For filling, beat butter, cream of coconut and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over crust., For topping, microwave chocolate chips and oil until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spread over filling. If desired, sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SEVEN LAYER MAGIC COOKIE BARS



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Chips of chocolate and butterscotch are a doubly delicious addition to these lovely layered cookie bars.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch-flavored chips
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for glass baking pan). In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly on bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill if desired. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 102.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

LAYERED COCONUT-CHOCOLATE BARS



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Savor each layer in our Layered Coconut-Chocolate Bars. A vanilla filling, walnut, coconut and chocolate make the layers of these coconut-chocolate bars. Perfect for the dessert table at your next gathering or as an on-the-go, packable treat!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h35m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
3/4 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (2-2/3 cups), toasted, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Microwave 5 oz. chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in graham crumbs, nuts and 1 cup coconut; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Refrigerate 15 min. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating well after each addition. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. (Mixture will be stiff.) Stir in 1 cup of the remaining coconut; spread over chocolate layer in pan.
  • Microwave remaining butter and chocolate in microwaveable bowl 1 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Pour over pudding layer; tilt pan to evenly cover pudding layer with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

SEVEN LAYER BARS



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Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over crumbs. Pour condensed milk over nuts. Sprinkle coconut over condensed milk.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

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.

Tips for Making Layered Coconut Chocolate Bars:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the bars will taste. Look for organic, fair-trade chocolate and shredded coconut.
  • Don't overcook the chocolate mixture. It should be thick and glossy, but not too dry. Overcooked chocolate will be hard and chewy.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to a week.
  • Get creative with your toppings. You can use chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even dried fruit to decorate the bars.

Conclusion:

Layered coconut chocolate bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or even just a quick snack. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy coconut filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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