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Condensed Milk Coconut Cookie Bars

Condensed Milk Coconut Cookie Bars

Chewy coconut cookie bars with a buttery graham crust and sweetened condensed milk topping
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

Crust

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

Coconut Layer

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 4 tsp fine salt
  • 1 2 cup chopped pecans optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Pan and Crust

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

Topping and Bake

  • whisk condensed milk vanilla flour and salt until smooth
  • fold in coconut and half the chocolate chips and nuts if using
  • spread evenly over warm crust and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips
  • bake until edges are golden and center is set 15 to 18 minutes
  • cool completely then chill 1 hour for clean slices and cut into bars.

Notes

1. For cleaner cuts chill longer and wipe the knife between slices 2. swap graham crumbs with crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread crumbs 3. use unsweetened coconut plus 2 tbsp extra sugar for less sweetness 4. omit nuts for nut free 5. add 1 2 tsp almond extract for a bakery style flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g