Description
Caramel coconut bars deliver a sweet tropical escape right from your kitchen. Creamy caramel and toasted coconut create a simple yet irresistible treat your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) for creating a perfectly crisp base.
- Combine ½ cup graham cracker crumbs with ¼ cup melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer the buttery crumb mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan, pressing firmly to create an even layer.
- Scatter 1 cup shredded coconut across the graham cracker foundation in a uniform blanket.
- Drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce generously over the coconut layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute ½ cup chocolate chips across the caramel surface for delightful chocolate moments.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven, baking for 18 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely at room temperature for 45-60 minutes.
- Cut into 9 equal squares using a sharp knife for clean, crisp portions.
Notes
- Always use fresh graham crackers for the crispest crust texture.
- Chill the bars completely before cutting to get clean, precise edges.
- Toast the coconut first for a deeper, nuttier flavor that adds complexity to the dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg