BLACK-BOTTOM COCONUT BARS

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Team up two familiar treats -- a rich chocolate brownie and a chewy coconut macaroon -- and indulge in a decadent sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 package sweetened shredded coconut (7 ounces), 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For chocolate base: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a slight overhang; butter bottom and sides of foil (not overhang).
  • Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl; melt in microwave. Add sugar and salt; whisk to combine. Whisk in egg, then cocoa and flour until smooth. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake just until sides begin to pull away from edges of pan, 10 to 15 minutes (do not overbake). Let cool slightly while preparing coconut topping. Keep oven on for topping.
  • For coconut topping: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla. Gently mix in flour and coconut (except 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling).
  • Drop mounds of mixture over chocolate base; spread and pat in gently and evenly with moistened fingers. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup coconut.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Lift cake from pan, peel off foil, and cut into 24 bars.

Adebayo Timileyin
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mishack Jafta
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I love the way the chocolate and coconut flavors blend together in these bars. They're so rich and decadent.


Nsereko Henrix
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


The Rat
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these bars are amazing! The coconut flavor is subtle and the bars are not too sweet.


Shark PIayz
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These bars are so good! I love the gooey coconut filling and the chocolate crust.


Christi DeTuro
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Reem atik
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These bars are always a hit at my bake sales. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Ehigie Endurance
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I love the way the chocolate and coconut complement each other in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and rich.


Webster Hamainza
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Shumaila Nawaz
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I was a bit skeptical about making these bars because I'm not a big fan of coconut. But I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor is subtle and the bars are not too sweet.


gayhn ganchi
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Chandra Branch
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I love the gooey texture of the coconut filling. It's so rich and satisfying.


Muhammaddiyor Yigitaliyev
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These bars are so delicious! The combination of the chocolate and coconut is perfect.


Aqash Kayani
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're so rich and decadent, and the coconut flavor is amazing.


Naana Payne
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These black bottom coconut bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.