Best 11 Cocodamia Bars Recipes

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Cocodamia bars are a decadent dessert that combines the sweetness of coconut and the nuttiness of pecans in a buttery graham cracker crust. With their rich, gooey filling and irresistible flavor, these bars are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our guide to the best cocodamia bar recipe will help you create this delicious treat with ease. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate cocodamia bar experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT MACADAMIA BARS



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Since the meat loaves cook so quickly, your microwave will be free to fix sweet Coconut Macadamia Bars shared by Annette Lamle of Columbia City, Indiana. "We found this recipe when working on our son Cody's 4-H microwave cooking project," she notes. "We made different versions of this treat 'til Cody decided which one he and his dad liked best. He ended up receiving Reserve Grand Champion for his efforts."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup vanilla or white chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Place the butter in an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in cracker crumbs and sugar; press firmly onto the bottom of the dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Cool for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, milk and nuts; spoon over the crust. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through., In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Quickly pour over coconut mixture; spread evenly. , Toast remaining coconut if desired; sprinkle over the top. Cool on a wire rack; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEWY COCONUT MACADAMIA BARS



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Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Coconut     Summer     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about forty 3- by 1-inch bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

For shortbread layer
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
For topping
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup canned coconut cream such as Coco Lopez
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
a 7-ounce package sweetened flaked coconut
a 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts (about 11/3 cups), large pieces halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. and butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
  • Make shortbread layer:
  • In a food processor pulse shortbread ingredients until mixture just forms a dough. Pat dough evenly onto bottom of pan and bake 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
  • Make topping while shortbread is baking:
  • In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat and remove pan from heat. Whisk in brown sugar until dissolved and whisk in coconut cream, heavy cream, and lemon juice until combined well. Stir in flaked coconut and nuts.
  • Pour topping over shortbread. Reduce temperature to 325° F. and bake confection until top is golden and center is bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool confection completely in pan on a rack and cut into bars. Bars may be made ahead and kept, wrapped well, chilled 4 days or frozen 3 weeks. Serve bars chilled or at room temperature.

MACADAMIA COCONUT COOKIE BARS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package dry sugar cookie mix, prepared to package directions
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup white chocolate chips
9 by 12-inch baking dish
Softened butter, to prepare baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • To cookie mix prepared to package directions, add nuts, coconut and white chocolate chips. Butter the baking dish and spread cookie dough evenly into a thin layer across the baking dish. Bake bars for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven, and cool slightly. Then cut into squares, remove with offset spatula and serve.

COCODAMIA BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 24 cookie bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup or 1 stick butter, melted
1½ cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
2 cups raw or baking macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup vanilla chocolate chips
1 cup coconut
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Open can of condensed milk and place in a pan of very hot water. Don't allow water to get into the condensed milk. Pour melted margarine into a 9" x 13" baking dish to coat evenly. Sprinkle vanilla wafer cookie crumbs on bottom of baking dish to form an even layer. Layer macadamia nuts, vanilla chocolate chips and coconut on the cookie crumbs. Evenly pour condensed milk over all ingredients. Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let cool before cutting into squares.

MACADAMIA COCONUT COOKIE BARS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package dry sugar cookie mix, prepared to package directions
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup white chocolate chips
Softened butter, to prepare baking dish

Steps:

  • 9 by 12-inch baking dish
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • To cookie mix prepared to package directions, add nuts, coconut and white chocolate chips. Butter the baking dish and spread cookie dough evenly into a thin layer across the baking dish. Bake bars for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven, and cool slightly. Then cut into squares, remove with offset spatula and serve.

MACADAMIA NUT BARS



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Here's another macadamia nut recipe. Depending on the size of the bar, this recipe makes from 1 to 3 dozen bars.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Nut Cookie Recipes     Macadamia Nut

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • To make the crust, start by combining the flour and brown sugar in a large bowl. Then cut in vegetable shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the baking pan.
  • For the filling, beat the egg until thick and light colored. Next, beat in the baking soda. Lastly, stir in the sour cream. Mix until well blended
  • Pour the filling over the crust, and distribute chopped macadamia nuts evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until firm. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. When cool, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 132.1 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

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.

CONGO BARS RECIPE



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Chocolate chip cookies in a bar!

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¾ cups flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup butter (softened)
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In another bowl combine butter and brown sugar using a mixer until blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time to sugar mixture, mixing on low in between each addition.
  • Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Add in the flour mixture and mix until combined, then fold in chips and pecans.
  • Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and spread batter evenly into dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Do not over bake.

CHOCOCHIP, COCONUT & MACADAMIA NUT COOKIE BARS



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Make and share this Chocochip, Coconut & Macadamia Nut Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F In a small saucepan melt butter.
  • Stir in your crumbs, and combine thoroughly.
  • Press mixture into a 13x9 pan.
  • Pour the condensed milk evenly over the crumbs, and then scatter the chocolate chips evenly.
  • Next, sprinkle the coconut and nuts evenly.
  • Now, press down firmly over the entire mixture.
  • Put into your preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until light golden brown.
  • Cool completely in pan on top of a wire rack.

COCONUT BARS



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Using condensed and evaporated milk keeps these sweet treats moist and chewy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 pound grated fresh coconut or unsweetened shredded coconut
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Stir together remaining ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring almost constantly, until mixture thickens and forms a cohesive mass, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour mixture onto prepared sheet. With an offset spatula, spread 1/2 inch thick; shape into a 12-by-13-inch rectangle. Let cool completely, then cut into 1 1/2-by-2-inch rectangles.

MACADAMIA SUNSHINE BARS



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Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when you take a bite of this treat it's like a mini-vacation to a Polynesian paradise. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
4-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 jars (3 ounces each) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped shelled pistachios
2/3 cup chopped dried pineapple
2/3 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
4 to 5 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar and spice powder. Add the butter, eggs, juice concentrate, orange and lemon zests and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the nuts, dried fruits and coconut., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Combine the confectioners' sugar, juice concentrate and enough water to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can use melted unsalted butter instead.
  • To make the bars more decadent, add a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce between the crust and the filling.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even bacon to the filling.
  • Be sure to chill the bars for at least 2 hours before serving, so they have time to set.

Conclusion:

Cocodamia bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a creamy coconut filling and a rich chocolate crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give cocodamia bars a try.

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