Coconut Chocolate Walnut Bars Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 24 Bars
Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Under 60 Minutes, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Description
These Coconut Chocolate Walnut Bars are a delightful, quick-to-make dessert that brings together the rich flavors of coconut, chocolate, and walnuts. The recipe, passed down from my grandmother, has remained a family favorite for years. With a buttery, slightly chewy texture and a golden-brown top, each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. The combination of ingredients is simple yet indulgent, making these bars a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter | 1/2 cup |
| Light brown sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Egg | 1 large |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Sweetened flaked coconut | 1 1/2 cups |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 1 cup |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving, approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 154.1 kcal |
| Total Fat | 10.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg |
| Sodium | 71.3 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C), ensuring that it reaches the desired temperature before baking.
- Prepare the baking pan: Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the unsalted butter with the light brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, followed by the vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Incorporate the coconut and walnuts: Add the sweetened flaked coconut and chopped walnuts into the batter, mixing them in well. The mixture should be thick and well combined.
- Pour into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared 9-inch pan, smoothing it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on the bars as they bake; they should be golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into approximately 24 bars.
- Serve and enjoy: These Coconut Chocolate Walnut Bars are best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, or as a sweet afternoon snack.
These bars are incredibly easy to make, yet they pack a flavorful punch with the combination of coconut, chocolate, and walnuts. Whether youβre looking for a simple dessert for a busy day or a crowd-pleasing treat for a gathering, these bars are sure to be a hit. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, these bars are a family favorite with a comforting nostalgic touch.
