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Coconut Bars

By: Patricia Hills 
"When I need a dessert that everyone will enjoy, this fits the bill. Every bite of these gooey bars is finger-licking good! I often keep the ingredients on hand."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Combine coconut and milk; spread over crust. Bake 15 minutes longer. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; spread over top. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Susan   view full review
I make this recipe all the time. Really tastes best once refrigerated overnight. I also add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Sue S.   view full review
I've made this before - but as a layered bar where after the crumb crust is made, you just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Jill   view full review
Delicious! I made these for a birthday party, and they were an instant hit! My only suggestion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by janelle   view full review
Really SWEET!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Tara   view full review
These are very good, just like a candy bar! I made them exactly as the recipe states and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by Kristi P   view full review
Decadent - and perfect for a coconut lover!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2012 by twistedsharks Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The family loved it. As a bit of fun for myself I added almonds, and top'd it with dark chocolate.

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