Best 10 Coconut Bonbon Bars Recipes

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For coconut lovers, these chewy, decadent coconut bonbon bars are a delightful indulgence that will transport you to a tropical paradise. With a tender coconut shortbread crust, a creamy coconut filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping, these bars are sure to become a new favorite treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe provides a step-by-step guide to help you create these delicious coconut bonbon bars that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT BON BONS



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These little balls of joy are perfect for any occasion.

Provided by Tamme

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups flaked coconut
9 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 22 g

COCONUT BONBON BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Create a rich chocolate-and-coconut, candy bar-like treat with an easy cookie mix. Who would have guessed!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat softened butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in coconut and almonds until well blended. Spread filling evenly over cooled cookie base. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until filling is set.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat topping ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Cool about 10 minutes or until lukewarm.
  • Pour topping over filling; spread to cover filling. Refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours or until set. Before cutting into bars, let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT BONBONS



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These candies are perfect for any holiday. I like to decorate the tops with a miniature sugar flower or novelty for each holiday.-Claudia Ruiss, Massapequa, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Colored jimmies or coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COCONUT BONBON BARS



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Make and share this Coconut Bonbon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 3h35m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (17 1/2 ounce) bag Betty Crocker double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almond
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat softened butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in coconut and almonds until well blended. Spread filling evenly over cooled cookie base. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until filling is set.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat topping ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Cool about 10 minutes or until lukewarm.
  • Pour topping over filling; spread to cover filling. Refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours or until set. Before cutting into bars, let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 65.4, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 31.1, Protein 2.2

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

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.

QUICK COCONUT BONBONS



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My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a big batch- so my supply meets the candy demand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 21 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
4 cups chopped pecans
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BLACK-BOTTOM COCONUT BARS



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Team up two familiar treats -- a rich chocolate brownie and a chewy coconut macaroon -- and indulge in a decadent sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 package sweetened shredded coconut (7 ounces), 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For chocolate base: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a slight overhang; butter bottom and sides of foil (not overhang).
  • Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl; melt in microwave. Add sugar and salt; whisk to combine. Whisk in egg, then cocoa and flour until smooth. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake just until sides begin to pull away from edges of pan, 10 to 15 minutes (do not overbake). Let cool slightly while preparing coconut topping. Keep oven on for topping.
  • For coconut topping: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla. Gently mix in flour and coconut (except 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling).
  • Drop mounds of mixture over chocolate base; spread and pat in gently and evenly with moistened fingers. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup coconut.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Lift cake from pan, peel off foil, and cut into 24 bars.

COCONUT BARS



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My friend at work made these for a party we were having. They were sooooo goood I had to have the recipe. Now, my family ask me to make these all the time.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups coconut

Steps:

  • Melt butter in pan, remove from heat and add brown sugar, stir until dissolved cool slightly.
  • add eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat well.
  • stir in flour and baking powder.
  • Mix thourghly add coconut.
  • pour into 9x13 pan sprayed w/Pam.
  • bake at 350 30 minutes cut while warm.

VANILLA COCONUT SUPER BARS



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A superfood bar!

Provided by Tim

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup walnuts
1 cup almonds
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup cacao beans
¼ cup hemp seed hearts
¼ cup goji berries
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
½ cup honey
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
1 cup Greek-style yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 310 degrees F (154 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Pulse walnuts, almonds, coconut, cacao beans, hemp seed hearts, goji berries, coconut flour, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla bean paste together in a food processor until combined.
  • Stir honey and coconut oil together in a small bowl; pour over nut mixture and pulse to combine. With food processor running, add yogurt slowly until a moist dough forms. Transfer dough to the greased pan and spread evenly to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to come away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C) and bake until top is toasted and golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Cut into 1x3-inch bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, unsweetened coconut. This will give your bars the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the coconut mixture. It should be thick and slightly browned, but not dry or crumbly.
  • Press the coconut mixture firmly into the pan. This will help the bars hold together.
  • Chill the bars thoroughly before cutting them. This will make them easier to cut and will help them keep their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Coconut bonbon bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy coconut filling and rich chocolate ganache, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these coconut bonbon bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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