Reviewed: May 22, 2012

Pretty moist and good, followed other suggestions to just spread the coconut down then the milk , added chopped almonds on top of chocolate, Yum!

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Boog

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Crestview, Florida, USA

Reviewed: May 16, 2012

These bars were amazing!! I made them to give to my mom and mother-in-law for Mother's Day since they are both big fans of coconut. I sampled one and made sure I left a few for hubby and I. I will definitely make them again!! But, I may not be sharing next time.

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trace-a-lace

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2012

This was fantastic! I didn't have enough graham cracker crumbs so I used some crushed vanilla wafers and that had a wonderful, interesting taste. I also tried substituting the coconut for coconut marshmallows (which I melted in the microwave first and then mixed with the condensed milk) and that gave it a splendid gooey texture. Although it was hard to cut! Either way this is definitely one of my favorites

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Corinne

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2012

These are super good and really easy. I followed the reviews of some of the rewiewers and spread coconut over graham cracker base and then drizzled sweetened condensed milk over coconut. After baking the second time I turned oven off scattered chocolate chips over coconut and then put back in oven for a few minutes. Pulled it out of the oven and easily spread melted chocolate to smooth. I will make these a lot.

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tanya1279

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

These are very tasty, but a little messy to make. I think there is too much graham cracker crust for the recipe. It's hard to spread the coconut mixture. Instead of melting the chocolate chips, I sprinkled them over the top then stuck the pan back in the oven for a few minutes, spread them when I took the pan out. To make cutting easier I put my entire pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes after it cooled, then cut into bars. Much easier and neater.

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Kelly P.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

These are delicious but would have been too sweet for my family. Didn't add sugar to the graham crackers and used a smaller bag of chocolate chips. I solved the chocolate spredability issue! When the bars come out of the oven (after the coconut layer) sprinkle the chips on to evenly, and put back in the oven (with it turned off) for a couple of minutes. When you take it out, they spread beautifully and easily! Also, one less bowl to clean!

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Elizabeth

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

I used fat-free condensed milk, which I have found works just as good! The reasons this recipes gets 4 instead of 5: You MUST put the coconut mixture on hot, otherwise it is a crumbly mess. I think next time I will try just spreading out the coconut & then pouring the milk on top of it. I also felt these were very good, but I agree with another review that there is too much graham cracker crust (and I love graham cracker crust!). You also need to do something to chocolate so it will cut easier later, like add a tbsp. of vegetable oil. They are tasty and I would make them again, but once a year is plenty. :)

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