Best 6 Coconut Mud Bars Recipes

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Calling all dessert enthusiasts and coconut fanatics! Are you searching for a luscious and delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to crafting irresistible coconut mud bars. In this article, we will delve into the realm of this delectable dessert, exploring various recipes that showcase the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a classic coconut mud bar with its rich chocolate ganache topping or a more adventurous variation infused with tropical fruits and spices, we have something for every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating the ultimate coconut mud bar experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERY COCONUT BARS



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My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take on the Christmas tradition I grew up with. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; stir in 1 cup melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 filling ingredients until blended; stir in 3 cups coconut. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake until light golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEWY COCONUT BARS



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You can't eat just one of these delicious bar cookies packed with chocolate, coconut, and walnuts.

Provided by Myrtis Gunnels

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

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.

MRS. FIELDS COCONUT MUD BARS



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Make and share this Mrs. Fields Coconut Mud Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened and cut into small pieces
10 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces, finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
2 large eggs
3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • To make the bottom layer, stir together 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch salt and the brown sugar.
  • Use a pastry blender to add the 1/2 cup of butter (in small pieces), until the mixture is crumbly and coarse.
  • Press into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then place pan on rack to cool.
  • Leave oven on.
  • Next prepare the chocolate ganache.
  • After the chopped chocolate is placed in a medium bowl, bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan.
  • Pour the cream over the ganache, and wait 5 minutes before stirring.
  • The ganache will be smooth when ready to refrigerate and set (15 minutes in the refrigerator).
  • To prepare the topping, cream the remaining butter in a bowl.
  • Add the granulated sugar, and extracts.
  • Beat until blended, then beat in the eggs; then stir in coconut and nuts.
  • Drop the topping by spoonfuls evenly over the ganache and spread with a spatula or a knife.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Set pan on rack to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 37.1, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 16.7, Protein 2.7

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

MISSISSIPPI MUD BARS



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"Take a chocolate brownie layer topped with marshmallows, toasted pecans and chocolate frosting. Sound like the great makings for a dessert? Well it is what makes these Mississippi Mud Bars"----realmomkitchen.com

Provided by jabz53105

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h45m

Yield 15 bars, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 1/2 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees,.
  • 2. Place pecans on a baking sheet.
  • 3. Place in a 350 degree oven for 4 minutes. Stir and bake another 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 4. In a microwave safe dish, microwave butter and chocolate chips in a large on HIGH 30 seconds. Stir and microwave another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.
  • 5. Combine the chocolate mixture with the sugar, flour, cocoa, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  • 6. Pour batter into a greased or parchment lined 15- x 10- x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • 7. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from oven, and sprinkle evenly with miniature marshmallows; bake 4 to 6 minutes or until nice and puffy.
  • 9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pecans.
  • 10. In a sauce pan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk until combined.
  • 11. Then cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened; remove from heat.
  • 12. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • 13. Place frosting in a quart sized freezer bag. Snip the corner with a pair of scissors and pipe over the bars.
  • 14. Cut into bars and enjoy. Makes 15 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.3, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 90.6, Sodium 289.7, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 57.2, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • For the perfect texture, make sure the coconut mixture is chilled before adding it to the crust.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
  • To make the bars easier to cut, chill them for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  • For a richer flavor, use bittersweet or dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • Top the bars with your favorite toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut.

Conclusion:

These coconut mud bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and creamy coconut filling, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these coconut mud bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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