Coconut Dream Bars
Indulge in these Coconut Dream Bars, combining chewy and crispy textures topped with a rich layer of sweetened condensed milk for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, pressing it down evenly.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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