Best 6 Mrs Kolberts Coconut Bars Recipes

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An explosion of tropical flavors awaits you in the realm of Mrs. Kolbert's Coconut Bars – a symphony of delectable treats that will transport your taste buds to a paradise of coconutty goodness. But this culinary journey offers more than just one delightful creation. Brace yourself for a trio of tantalizing variations, each with its own unique charm:

- **Classic Coconut Bars:** Embark on a nostalgic adventure with the Classic Coconut Bars, where a crisp graham cracker crust meets a luscious coconut filling, all harmoniously united beneath a golden-brown crust. Simplicity never tasted so divine.

- **Chocolate Coconut Bars:** Indulge in the decadence of the Chocolate Coconut Bars, a seductive fusion of rich chocolate and irresistible coconut. Imagine layers of chocolate chip cookie dough, velvety chocolate ganache, and fluffy coconut filling, all coming together in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

- **Lemon Coconut Bars:** Experience a burst of citrusy freshness with the Lemon Coconut Bars. A delightful interplay of tangy lemon and sweet coconut awaits you in this treat, where a flaky shortbread crust supports a layer of coconut filling infused with bursts of lemon zest. Prepare to be tantalized by the perfect balance of flavors.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

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

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.

BREAKFAST BARS WITH OATS AND COCONUT



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A little like granola bars with their combination of oats, seeds, almond butter and dried cherries, these cookies - adapted from the chefs Michelle Palazzo and Peter Edris of Frenchette Bakery - have a soft and chewy texture rather than a crunchy snap. Perfect for a breakfast on the run or an afternoon nibble, they are lightly sweet and decidedly filling. At the bakery, the dough is baked into large, individual cookies, but, in this slightly simpler version, the dough is pressed into a 9-inch pan and baked into bars. (To make cookies, see the note below.)

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, brunch, snack, cookies and bars

Time 7h

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup/180 milliliters smooth almond butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1/3 cup/73 grams light brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1 large egg, beaten, at room temperature
1 egg white, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups/146 grams rolled oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup/28 grams unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup/37 grams dried cherries (or another soft, plump dried fruit)
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld mixer and a large bowl, cream almond butter, granulated and brown sugars, and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add egg, egg white, salt and vanilla, and mix until well incorporated, occasionally scraping the side and bottom of bowl, about 1 minute longer.
  • Put oats in a small bowl, sift the baking soda over them, and beat into almond butter mixture. With the mixer on low speed, stir in coconut flakes, cherries and seeds until thoroughly mixed. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the dough (still in the bowl) and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 2 days. (This allows the oats to hydrate.)
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a metal 9-inch square baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches to hang over 2 sides of the pan and use as handles later. Grease the parchment paper as well.
  • Scrape dough into the prepared baking pan. Lightly grease a large spatula and firmly press the mixture into the pan in an even layer. Bake until the surface is light golden brown and firm, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a rack and allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use a butter knife or small offset spatula to cut along the inside edges of the pan and release the bars. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift bars out of the pan and place them on a cutting board. Cut into 18 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

MRS. FIELDS COCONUT MUD BARS



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Make and share this Mrs. Fields Coconut Mud Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened and cut into small pieces
10 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces, finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
2 large eggs
3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • To make the bottom layer, stir together 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch salt and the brown sugar.
  • Use a pastry blender to add the 1/2 cup of butter (in small pieces), until the mixture is crumbly and coarse.
  • Press into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then place pan on rack to cool.
  • Leave oven on.
  • Next prepare the chocolate ganache.
  • After the chopped chocolate is placed in a medium bowl, bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan.
  • Pour the cream over the ganache, and wait 5 minutes before stirring.
  • The ganache will be smooth when ready to refrigerate and set (15 minutes in the refrigerator).
  • To prepare the topping, cream the remaining butter in a bowl.
  • Add the granulated sugar, and extracts.
  • Beat until blended, then beat in the eggs; then stir in coconut and nuts.
  • Drop the topping by spoonfuls evenly over the ganache and spread with a spatula or a knife.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Set pan on rack to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 37.1, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 16.7, Protein 2.7

MRS. KOLBERT'S COCONUT BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Coconut     Almond     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped blanched almonds
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl with a fork stir together 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, 1 cup of the flour, and the butter until the mixture is combined well, press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 13-by 9-inch baking pan, and bake it in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. In the bowl with the fork combine the remaining 1 cup brown sugar, the remaining 3 tablespoons flour, the coconut, the almonds, the eggs, the vanilla, and the salt and blend the mixture well. Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the crust and bake the mixture for 20 minutes, or until it is pale golden. Cut the mixture into 48 bars and let the bar cool completely in the pan on a rack. The coconut bars may be made 1 month in advance and kept frozen in airtight containers.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shredded coconut for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have evaporated milk, you can use 1 cup of regular milk plus 1/4 cup of butter.
  • Be sure to press the crust firmly into the pan so that it doesn't crumble.
  • Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

Mrs. Kolbert's Coconut Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and coconutty flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dessert, give Mrs. Kolbert's Coconut Bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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