These delicious homemade chocolate coconut bars are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a creamy coconut filling encased in rich chocolate, they’re a perfect blend of textures and flavors. They’re also easy to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying as a personal indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Coconut Filling:
- 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- **Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Making the Coconut Filling:
- Prepare the mixture:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined, forming a thick, sticky mixture.
- Shape the bars:
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Press the coconut mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly and pressing down firmly to form a compact layer.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 1-2 hours, or until it’s firm.
- Cut the bars:
- Once firm, remove the coconut mixture from the dish using the parchment paper overhang.
- Place it on a cutting board and cut it into bars or squares of your desired size. For a classic look, aim for rectangular bars.
Coating the Bars with Chocolate:
- Melt the chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
- Dip the bars:
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each coconut bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to set:
- Once all bars are coated, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.
- Serve:
- Once the chocolate is set, the bars are ready to be enjoyed.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
