Decadent Chocolate Coconut Bliss Bars 🍫🥥

Recipe: Chocolate Coconut Squares 🍫🥥

Description:

Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Coconut Squares, a luscious layered treat that never fails to impress at potlucks or family gatherings. These rich bars are a harmonious blend of chocolate, coconut, and nuts, bound together with a creamy frosting that adds a touch of sweetness to every bite.

• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Prep Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 52 minutes
• Yield: 24 Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

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2. Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and chopped nuts.

4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition, until a thick batter forms.

5. Spread Batter: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6. Bake First Layer: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until set.

7. Prepare Coconut Layer: In a small bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut.

8. Layer Coconut Mixture: Spread the coconut mixture over the baked layer in the pan.

9. Bake Second Layer: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the coconut layer is lightly golden.

10. Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, half-and-half, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.

11. Spread Frosting: While the bars are still warm, spread the frosting evenly over the coconut layer.

12. Chill: Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

13. Slice and Serve: Once chilled, cut into bars of your desired size and serve. Enjoy the decadent combination of chocolate and coconut in every bite!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 298
• Total Fat: 15.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.1g
• Cholesterol: 55.9mg
• Sodium: 119.5mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 38.1g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 31.9g
• Protein: 3.9g

These Chocolate Coconut Squares are a delightful treat for any occasion, from casual snacks to elegant desserts. With their irresistible flavor and easy preparation, they’re sure to become a family favorite in no time!