Indulge in the delectable fusion of almond and coconut flavors with our guide to the perfect almond coconut bar recipe. These delightful treats are a symphony of textures and flavors, combining the rich, nutty taste of almonds with the tropical sweetness of coconut. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we'll help you create almond coconut bars that are both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ALMOND-COCONUT LEMON BARS
Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, almonds and lemon zest; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, coconut, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and baking powder; pour over the hot crust. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ALMOND-COCONUT CANDY BARS
Almond and coconut bring out the crunch in these candy bars flavored with chocolate - a delicious dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. In small saucepan, combine 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter; melt over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cookie crumbs. Spread mixture evenly in bottom of sprayed foil-lined pan. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until set.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla and almond extract; blend well. Stir in coconut and flour until well mixed.
- Spread filling evenly over base. Arrange almonds over bars in 6 rows of 6 each.
- Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and center is set when lightly touched.
- In small saucepan, melt glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Drizzle glaze over bars. Cool at least 4 hours or until set. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 12 g
ALMOND COCONUT BARS
-Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine milk and coconut; carefully spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a microwave, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Microwave 30-60 seconds longer or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. , Spread over warm bars. Garnish with almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT, COCONUT AND ALMOND BARS
These bars are packed with fruits and nuts and oats-granola to go! From Food & Wine Magazine(Oct. 2005).
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F. Butter a 10"x15" cookie sheet.Combine water, sugar and apricots in a medium saucepan.Bring to a boil, and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are tender and plump(about 15 minutes). Drain apricots and return to the pan. Add butter, brown sugar, honey and salt and cook until butter is just melted. Transfer to a bowl.
- Spread the coconut and almonds on separate baking sheets and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden. Stir the coconut and almonds into the apricot mixture along with the oats and flour. Spread the mixture in the cookie sheet in an even layer. Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden. Let cool on a rack, then cut into 16 bars.
- Note:.
- The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 25.8, Protein 4.6
RICH CHOCOLATE ALMOND COCONUT BARS
We love sweets and this one does not disappoint. I got this recipe from a local paper 10 years ago. A lovely bittersweet chocolate crust with almonds and coconut filling. Toasting the coconut creates a nice nutty, dark, deep flavor. Sounds like a chocolate bar doesn't it. Yummy!
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 18 squares, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small pot melt the butter and chocolate, slowly over a low heat.
- Add the flour to a bowl and mix the melted chocolate mixture into the flour.
- The mixture should be crumbly, next add the milk, mixing with a fork, until the crumbs are large and moist.
- Press the dough into an ungreased 11 x 7 " pan, bake for 10 minutes, remove and cool.
- In a medium size bowl lightly beat the eggs then add the brown sugar, baking powder, flour, vanilla and almond extracts, nuts and coconut, blending well.
- Spread the filling over the crust and bake for 25 - 30 minutes longer.
- Cool completely before cutting into 18 large squares.
- Keep any leftovers in the freezer.
COCONUT ALMOND CANDY BARS (LIKE ALMOND JOY)
This is my version of a coconut chocolate almond bars. It is a copycat recipe for almond Joy candy bars. I've had a lot of compliments on these bars recently. People have been asking me for the recipe on this site and elsewhere. So, I thought, I would post my version. We especially like them with the dark chocolate in my...
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Candies
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Line a 13 x 9" pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil
- 2. In a large bowl. Mix together the coconut, condensed milk, and coconut extract
- 3. Add in the powdered sugar. Mix well. Mixture should be thick. You may also add an additional coconut if you would like a thicker consistency. These bars are very forgiving. Do not be afraid to add more coconut.
- 4. Spread into prepared pan. With a sharp knife. Score 40 bars but do not cut all the way through
- 5. Push almonds halfway into each bar. You may place 2-3 on each bar.
- 6. Refrigerate until set. You can also quicken the process, by placing them in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 7. When the mixture is firm. remove from the refrigerator. Cut all the way through scored mixture to make bars. Set aside by putting back in the refrigerator, until ready to use.
- 8. Line a sheet pan or several small pans, with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spray lightly with vegetable oil spray, if using foil.
- 9. Melt shotening, or parrafin wax in a lage bowl by microwaving until melted.
- 10. Add in the chocolate chips are well. Place back in microwave. Stop microwave add about 40 second to one minute intervals to stir. When it is fully melted and combined. Remove from microwave. .
- 11. Remove coconut bars from refrigerator. Step one bar at a time in the melted chocolate with a large soup spoon. Drain off chocolate. Place each bar on lined pan. Repeat the process until all bars are dipped.
- 12. Place bars in refrigerator until set. You can store them in the refrigerator or in a loosely covered container. I stored mine in the refrigerator in a container or Ziploc bag.
ALMOND-COCONUT BLISS BARS
Give cookie bars a seriously decadent makeover with the help of coconut and candy bars. Your secret shortcut is Betty Crocker oatmeal cookie mix.
Provided by By Brooke Lark
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix and melted butter. Press in bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle chopped candy bars over crust. Top with toasted coconut, almonds and chocolate chips. Drizzle with condensed milk.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
APRICOT, COCONUT AND ALMOND BARS
If you enjoy a chewy fruit and nut bar, this recipe is for you. It is a really satisfying and the flavor combination is the perfect combination. It's healthy & fun to make. They are very satisfying treat for after school, a camping trip or dessert after dinner. I've eaten them for breakfast with a cup of hot coffee as well....
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES Spread the coconut and almonds on separate baking sheets and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden.
- 2. Cut up your dried apricots.
- 3. Combine water, sugar and apricots in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are tender and plump (about 15 minutes).
- 4. Drain apricots and return to the pan. Add butter, brown sugar, honey and salt and cook until butter is just melted. Transfer to a bowl.
- 5. Stir the coconut and almonds into the apricot mixture along with the oats and flour.
- 6. SPREAD THE MIXTURE IN THE LINED COOKIE SHEET PAN. BAKE FOR 20 TO 25 MINUTES. Let cool on a rack, then cut into 16 bars. Note: The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- 7. Let cool on a rack, then cut into BARS. Note: The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 OR 4 days.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough and chewy texture.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Conclusion:
Almond coconut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and nutty flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert or a special treat for a party, almond coconut bars are the perfect choice.
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