Best 11 Chocolate Chunk Macaroon Bars Recipes

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Whether you’re an avid baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook seeking a delectable treat, the quest for the perfect chocolate chunk macaroon bar recipe can be an exciting culinary adventure. These chewy, richly flavored bars, with their contrasting textures of soft, coconut macaroon and gooey chocolate chunks, offer a delightful balance of sweetness and texture. Embark on a journey through a world of culinary delights as we present a collection of the best chocolate chunk macaroon bar recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat.

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CHOCOLATE MACAROON BARS



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Here's a nice Christmas treat that takes very little effort. The classic combination of chocolate and coconut is timeless.-Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the milk, coconut and almonds. Drop by spoonfuls over crust; spread evenly., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHUNK MACAROON BARS



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Simple, delicious and crowd friendly, this bar was inspired by chocolate-dipped macaroons. A chocolate-chunk cookie base gets topped with a sweet coconut layer and drizzled with additional chocolate for a decadent dessert you won't be able to resist!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
2 cups flaked coconut
2/3 cup canned sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Spread dough evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Carefully spoon and spread coconut mixture evenly over partially baked base. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon into resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut small tip from corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over top. Let stand about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHUNK MACAROONS



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Looking for an easy sweet dessert to serve for Passover? This crowd-pleasing recipe for macaroons offers an intense chocolate flavor without ingredients to be avoided during the Jewish holiday, such as leavened bread, wheat, oats, barley, spelt, and rye.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups (about 3 ounces) unsweetened shredded coconut
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine sugar, coconut, egg whites, chocolate chunks, vanilla, and salt. Use your hands to mix well, completely combining ingredients.
  • Dampen hands with cold water. Form 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into a loose haystack shape, and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, placing macaroons about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven to a wire rack, and let macaroons cool slightly on baking sheet. These are best served warm from the oven, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; leave in a warm place for 1 hour before serving to allow chocolate to soften.

CHOCOLATE MACAROON BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Coconut     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
a 7-ounce bag sweetened flaked coconut (about 2 2/3 cups)
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
hot shortbread base

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl whisk together whites, sugar, and vanilla until combined well and stir in flour and coconut. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot shortbread. Let chips melt and spread evenly over shortbread. Drop small spoonfuls of coconut mixture onto chocolate and with a fork spread evenly. Bake in middle of oven until top is golden, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan and cut into 24 bars. Bar cookies keep, covered, 5 days at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE MACAROON BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Bake     Picnic

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

For shortbread base
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
For topping
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 (7-ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut (about 2 2/3 cups)
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Make shortbread base
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Cut the butter into 1/2-inch pieces. In a food processor, process the butter, flour, sugar, and salt until mixture begins to form small lumps. Sprinkle the mixture into a 13 by 9-inch baking pan, and with a metal spatula, press evenly onto bottom. Bake the shortbread until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Make Topping
  • In a bowl, whisk together the whites, sugar, and vanilla until combined well and stir in the flour and coconut.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot shortbread. Let chips melt and spread evenly over shortbread base. Drop small spoonfuls of coconut mixture onto the chocolate and spread evenly with a fork. Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan and cut into 24 bars.
  • Do ahead
  • The BAR COOKIES keep, covered, 5 days at room temperature.

FUDGY MACAROON BARS



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Anyone with a sweet tooth will make a beeline for my dessert tray when these rich squares show up. They're attractive on the platter and delectable with fudge and coconut. -Beverly Zdurne, East Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over chocolate layer. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over filling. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread evenly over filling. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKER'S ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CHUNK MACAROONS



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Mixed with chocolate chunks and pecans, these yummy coconut macaroons are so easy to make even a novice baker can pull them off. (Tip: They make great gifts!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 29m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine coconut, chopped chocolate, nuts, flour and salt in large bowl. Add condensed milk and vanilla; stir until blended.
  • Drop level tablespoons of coconut mixture, 1 inch apart, onto baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 12 to 14 min. or until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

MACAROON COOKIE BARS



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Make and share this Macaroon Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 1 13x9 pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/4 cups coconut, divided
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, butter or margarine and 1 egg on high speed of mixer until crumbly.
  • Press into greased 13x9 pan.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix together, milk, vanilla and remaining egg well.
  • Stir in 1 cup coconut and nuts.
  • Pour over chocolate crust. Spread evenly.
  • Top with 1/4 cup coconut.
  • Bake 350° for 30-40 minutes.
  • Middle of pan may still be loose but will settle on cooling.

FAMILY-SIZE DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE CHUNK BARS



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Have a crowd? Double the amount in one baking, and you get double the chocolate and double the amount of these delicious cookie bars.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pouches Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Stir cookie mix, oil, water and eggs with spoon until soft dough forms. (If dough is too stiff, stir in additional 1 to 2 teaspoons water.)
  • Spread dough in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or just until set; cool. For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

CHOCOLATE MACAROONS II



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A unique refrigerator cookie, a combination of brownie and macaroon flavors and textures.

Provided by Linda Eurich

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
⅓ cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • To Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and vanilla until soft and smooth. Add coconut and nuts. Chill.
  • To Make Dough: Beat butter until softened. Add half of flour. Then add 1 cup sugar, cocoa, egg, milk, and baking soda. Beat until combined. Work in the rest of the flour. Chill dough until firm enough to roll.
  • Place dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper. With rolling pin roll dough in a rectangle 14 x 6 inches. Remove top sheet of waxed paper.
  • Remove filling from refrigerator and shape into a roll 14 inches long. Place filling on top of dough. Start on one end and roll dough around filling (like rolling up a rug) . Moisten and pinch edges together. Cut roll in half. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for two days.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch slices (using a very sharp knife or waxed dental floss). Put on greased cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on sheet for about 1 minute and then finish cooling on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 67.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP MACAROONS



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Make and share this Chocolate Chip Macaroons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by J e l i s a

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 40 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
2/3 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray cookie sheets with non-stick spray.
  • Combine coconut, chocolate chips, milk and vanilla in medium bowl; mix until well blended.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Press dough gently with back of spoon to flatten slightly.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Let cookies cool for 1 minute before placing onto wire racks.

Tips:

  • Use parchment paper to prevent the macaroons from sticking to the pan.
  • Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the macaroons dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the macaroons tough.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the taste of the macaroons.
  • Bake the macaroons until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chunk macaroon bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a chewy coconut base and rich chocolate chips, these macaroons are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these chocolate chunk macaroon bars a try.

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