5-Ingredient Chewy Chocolate Coconut Bars Recipe

One bowl, no mixer, five pantry staples, these bake up with lightly golden, firm edges and a soft, chewy center in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Sweets and Sweet Baking

Cuisine American

Servings bars

Calories 365 kcal

Makes: 10 x 10inch rectangle, 2inch height

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Heat oven to 350 °F (conventional oven) or 320 °F (convection oven / heat-fan oven)
Brush a square pan (10 × 10 inches (24 × 24 cm)) with butter and line with baking paper.
Take a large bowl and add all the ingredients.
2½ cups shredded coconut, ¾ cup sugar, 1 stick butter, 2 eggs, 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Mix everything through with a spatula.
Put the batter in the baking pan and flatten the top with the back of a spoon
Put the tin in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until it's firm.
Take it out of the oven, let it stand for 5 minutes, and remove it from the tin.
Let it cool on a rack to room temperature.
Cut this into a bar form.

1. Dark chocolate: You can also use milk chocolate or semi-dark chocolate chips. The taste will then become softer.

2. Gluten-free: This recipe is gluten-free, but always check the ingredients carefully.

3. Variations and Tips

Fruity twist: Add chopped dried fruits such as cranberries, apricots, or pecans to the melted chocolate (about three tablespoons).
Nutty good: Chop almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, or pecans (or a mix of these) into the batter. Three tablespoons is enough.
Tip: This is a fun and easy recipe for kids!

4. Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight plastic container in the fridge. They stay good for up to five days. Place parchment paper between the bars to make them easy to grab.
Freezer: Wrap each coconut bar in a piece of parchment paper and store it in a freezer bag or freezer box.

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