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Condensed Milk Coconut Bars

Condensed Milk Coconut Bars

Chewy coconut bars made with sweetened condensed milk on a buttery graham cracker crust
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24

INGREDIENTS

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/8 tsp salt.

Coconut Layer

  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.

Optional Finish

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • powdered sugar for dusting.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep and Crust

  • Heat oven to 350 F and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment leaving overhang
  • mix graham cracker crumbs sugar melted butter and salt until evenly moistened
  • press firmly into an even layer and bake until lightly set and fragrant about 8 to 10 minutes.

Fill and Bake

  • Whisk condensed milk eggs vanilla and salt until smooth then fold in coconut and flour
  • spread evenly over warm crust and bake until golden on top and set in the center about 20 to 22 minutes
  • cool completely in the pan then chill 30 to 60 minutes for clean slices and cut into bars.

Notes

1. Use parchment for easy lifting and cleaner cuts; Toast part of the coconut for deeper flavor; Swap graham crackers for vanilla wafers or shortbread crumbs; Use unsweetened coconut and add 2 to 4 tbsp sugar to taste; Store airtight up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g