Best 12 Chocolate Coconut Candy Bars Recipes

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Chocolate coconut candy bars are a delightful treat that combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and coconut in a single heavenly bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating these delectable confections is a fun and rewarding experience. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible candy bars that are perfect for sharing with friends, family, or simply enjoying on your own.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT BARS



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These decadent bars are inspired by Hello Dollies, a popular Southern dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups finely ground cookies (12 ounces), such as graham crackers or chocolate wafers, or a combination
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly splash a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet evenly with water, then line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter until combined. Evenly press onto bottom and up sides of prepared baking sheet. Bake, rotating halfway through, until firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cooled crust evenly with pecans and chocolate. Pour condensed milk over the top, spreading to cover completely (do not let it drip over the edges). Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake until coconut is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely. Trim edges, if desired, and cut into equal-size bars.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS



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With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is short, don't wait for the bars to cool-just lay on several thin milk chocolate bars right after you take the pan from the oven and spread them as they melt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 plain chocolate candy bar (7 ounces)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine coconut, milk and pecans; spread over the crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool completely. In a small saucepan, melt candy bar and peanut butter over low heat; spread over bars. Cool until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CANDY BARS



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Theses candies are highly addictive and taste very similar to an Almond Joy® bar.

Provided by kcpjstokes

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
2 cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) chocolate candy bar, chopped
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Combine the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and pecans in another bowl until well mixed. Spread coconut mixture over the cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Melt the chocolate bar and peanut butter in a small saucepan over very low heat, cooking and stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the cooled coconut bars. Cool until set, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT BARS



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Inspired by a much-loved chocolate-coconut candy bar, these are the perfect spur-of-the-moment treats for the event that almost slipped your mind: Premade sugar cookie dough does half the work for you!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Yield sixteen 2-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter, for greasing pan
Topping:
1/3 cup coconut cream
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
One 4-ounce bar bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Base:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling dough
1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
One 1-pound package prepared refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a piece of foil 9- by 23-inches. Butter the corners and sides of a 9- by 9-inch baking pan. Line the pan with the foil, leaving an overhang on two sides. Fold the overhanging foil to make them doubly thick. (This will make it easier to lift the bar out of the pan.)
  • For the topping: Whisk the coconut cream with the egg white and vanilla in a medium bowl. Toss the shredded coconut with the flour in another medium bowl. Stir the shredded coconut mixture into the coconut cream mixture. Set aside.
  • For the base: Whisk the flour with the cocoa powder and salt in a small bowl. Put the cookie dough on a clean work surface and dump the flour mixture on top. Knead the flour mixture and dough together until it is dark and homogenous. Sprinkle a little extra flour on the work surface, and use a rolling pin to gently press and roll the dough into a 7- or 8-inch square; don't worry if it cracks a bit. Put the dough in the prepared pan, using your fingers to press it evenly into the sides and corners.
  • Scatter the coconut topping evenly over the base, making sure you cover the edges well and being sure not to press down so that the coconut mixture lies on top of the dough. Scatter the chocolate on top and press it lightly into the coconut. Bake until the coconut is a toasted golden brown, the topping seems dry and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before gently lifting out of the pan by the overhanging foil, about 20 minutes. Slice into 16 square bars.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS



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The sweet tooth cure.

Provided by Hanna Coolidge

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 ⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and coconut until well blended. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT CANDY BAR CAKE



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It's a candy bar. No, it's a cake with candy bars, and it has mounds of richness!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 2/3 cups flaked coconut
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of three 9-inch round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix 2 2/3 cups coconut, 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons hot water and 1 teaspoon vanilla with spoon; divide evenly into 16 pieces. Shape each piece into bar, about 1 1/2 inches long. (Mixture will be sticky; butter hands if desired.) Place bars on waxed paper.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, beat 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter and the shortening with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating after each addition until blended. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and the coconut extract. In small bowl, mix buttermilk and baking soda until baking soda is dissolved. Alternately add flour and buttermilk mixture to sugar mixture, beating after each addition until smooth. Stir in almonds and 1 cup coconut. Fold in egg whites. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fill layers with filling. Arrange candy bars evenly around edge of cake; cover and freeze at least 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients except 1/3 cup hot water with spoon. Stir in hot water until blended; add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until spreadable. Spoon frosting by tablespoonfuls over candy bars just until bars are covered. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake (thin frosting with additional water if needed to spread easily).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845, Carbohydrate 108 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT LAYER BARS



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I'm a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun, I reinvented this treat with coconut lovers in mind. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cream of coconut
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream of coconut
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons canola oil
3 Mounds candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Microwave butter on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs, coconut and cream of coconut until blended (mixture will be wet). Spread onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., For filling, beat butter, cream of coconut and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over crust., For topping, microwave chocolate chips and oil until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spread over filling. If desired, sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded coconut, coconut cream, maple syrup, salt, dark chocolate chips, coconut cream, shredded coconut

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups shredded coconut, unsweetened
½ cup coconut cream
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 pinch salt, optional
1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
⅓ cup coconut cream
shredded coconut, unsweetened

Steps:

  • Combine shredded coconut, coconut cream, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to a food processor and blend until mixture becomes easily moldable. You may have to press down the mixture and reblend a few times for this to happen.
  • Pour mixture into an 8x8-inch (20x20-cm) pan lined with parchment or wax paper. Press down firmly with a rubber spatula and smooth mixture into an even layer.
  • Freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare chocolate layer by combining dark chocolate chips and coconut cream in a bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring mixture thoroughly in between.
  • Pour chocolate mixture on top of the coconut cream layer and spread into an even layer with a rubber spatula.
  • Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
  • Freeze for 1 hour, or until chocolate layer has set.
  • Cut into 16 squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 28 grams

CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR ROUNDS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1/2 cup marshmallow creme, such as Marshmallow Fluff
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, not natural, such as Jif or Skippy
1/3 cup good-quality caramel sauce, such as Ghirardelli
2 to 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Coconut oil spray, for the spoons
1/3 cup coarsely chopped salted roasted peanuts
1/2 cup white chocolate candy melting wafers
1/4 cup popping candies, such as Pop Rocks

Steps:

  • For the chocolate layer: Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler over low heat. Heat until melted and stir until smooth. Let sit until thickened slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into each cavity of a 6-cavity round cylinder silicone mold (2-inch-wide by 1-inch-deep cavities). Use a small pastry brush to paint the chocolate up the sides of the molds, making sure to cover the entire inside of each mold. (If your chocolate is too hot and doesn't coat the molds, refrigerate for a few minutes, then try again.) Refrigerate or freeze until set, about 10 minutes.
  • For the nougat layer: Stir the marshmallow creme and peanut butter together in a small bowl. It should be the consistency of putty.
  • For the caramel layer: Put the caramel sauce in a separate bowl. Stir in the confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is thick but still pourable.
  • For the assembly: Grease 2 teaspoons with coconut oil spray. Use the teaspoons to place a heaping tablespoon of the nougat into each mold, pressing to make a smooth layer. Sprinkle over the peanuts and press into the nougat. Use the same teaspoons to add a heaping tablespoon of the caramel to each mold, stopping about 1/4 inch from the top of the molds. Pour the remaining chocolate over the caramel and spread gently with a small offset spatula to completely cover the caramel. Refrigerate or freeze until set, at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chocolates from the molds. Microwave the candy melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle the melted white candy over top of the rounds and sprinkle over the popping candies to decorate.

COWBOY COCONUT BARS



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For chewier bars, substitute sweetened shredded coconut for the unsweetened coconut flakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup large unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Whisk together flour, oats, and salt.
  • Beat butter with brown sugar on medium speed in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together in large clumps.
  • Firmly press dough into bottom of prepared pan. Pierce all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Filling: Combine butter, sugars, cream, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Scatter chocolate chips and pecans on top of crust. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with coconut. Bake until coconut is golden and caramel is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars. Bars can be stored up to 2 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT TOFFEE BARS



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Delicious and so easy to make. If you like chocolate, coconut and nutsyou will like these. They are a little chewy like some candy bars like Snickers so are kind of like a Snickers with added coconut. Hope You like them, I sure do!!

Provided by Bonnie Young

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36 Bars, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter (softened, margarine may be used)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coconut
1 cup nuts (chopped your choice)
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9X12 baking pan with release spray.
  • Mix together topping ingredients until crumbly and gently press into prepared pan. Do not press too hard or they will be hard to remove from the pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking mix the ingredients for thefilling stiring until ingredients are well mixed.
  • Spread filling ingredients over hot crust and bake an additional 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top return pan to ove until chips are soft enough to spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.2, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 283.1, Carbohydrate 80.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 58.6, Protein 8.5

REALLY EASY CHOCOLATE COVERED COCONUT CANDY



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If you are a lover of coconut like myself, then I know you will really love these! ... and they are so easy to make with just 5 ingredients! Make certain the the coconut is soft and fresh, and not hard and dry. If you find that the coconut is shredded too large, just pulse in the food processor for just a few seconds.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups soft flaked coconut
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream or 1 tablespoon milk
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, butter and milk (you may need to add in a little more half and half cream or milk if necessary so the mixture holds together, depending on the moisture content).
  • Form into 1-inch balls and place onto wax paper.
  • Melt the milk chocolate chips and the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave on MEDIUM power, stirring every minute, until melted; cool slightly.
  • Dip coconut balls in chocolate.
  • Place on waxed paper.
  • Refrigerate to harden chocolate.
  • Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chocolate for the best flavor. A dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is recommended.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the temperature of the chocolate by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the chocolate hardens immediately, it is ready.
  • Be careful not to overmix the chocolate, as this can cause it to become grainy.
  • If you want to make the candy bars even more decadent, you can add a layer of caramel or peanut butter between the chocolate and coconut layers.
  • Store the candy bars in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Coconut Candy Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a candy bar that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these candy bars a try!

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