COCONUT-CHOCOLATE GOOEY BARS

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Coconut and chocolate come together in these delicious bars made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix - perfect for a dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flaked coconut
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ dark chocolate cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar
1/3 cup unblanched whole almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, egg and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add toasted coconut; stir well. Press mixture in bottom of pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, coconut extract and 1/2 cup butter; beat until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended. Spread cream cheese mixture over batter. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until set. (Center should still be a little gooey.) Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

Shadrack Thuranira
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the coconut and chocolate flavors work together.


langton kafuni
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I'm definitely going to be making these bars again. They're so delicious and they're a great way to use up leftover coconut.


Jobair samrat
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These bars are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Imran Gamerz
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I didn't have any special ingredients or equipment, and they turned out perfectly.


Asher
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These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them the night before and they were even better the next day.


eyad sharaf
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I loved these bars. The coconut flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.


md yasin
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These bars are so gooey and delicious. I could eat them all day long.


Londarius Moore
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I love the combination of coconut and chocolate in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Terwase Terseer
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I've made these bars twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Tahirsaleem Tahir khan
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These coconut chocolate gooey bars were a hit with my family! They're so rich and decadent, and the coconut flavor really shines through. I loved the gooey texture, too.