Best 5 Coconut Pecan Bars Recipes

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In the realm of baking, coconut and pecans come together in a harmonious union, creating a symphony of flavors that delight the senses. Coconut's tropical essence and pecans' nutty richness complement each other perfectly, resulting in a treat that is both comforting and sophisticated. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or simply craving a sweet escape, coconut and pecans come together to create a dessert that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT PECAN BARS



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With a butterscotch flavor, these tasty bars have always been welcomed with open arms by my family. Since they're simple to make, kids can have fun pitching in.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and pecans (batter will be thick). , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT-PECAN BARS



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Offer genuine southern hospitality with traditional rich nutty bars.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 cup flour. Pat in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until very light brown.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with wire whisk. Stir in vanilla. Gradually beat in brown sugar just until blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Stir in coconut and pecans. Carefully spoon coconut mixture evenly over baked layer.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg

CHOCOLATE PECAN COCONUT COOKIE BARS



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These bars are easy to make and simply delicious.Unknown source

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 c bisquick baking mix
1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 c butter, cut into small pieces
2 c semisweet chocolate morsels
3/4 c chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 c sweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In work bowl of processor, mix baking mix and sugar; Pulse until blended.
  • 2. Add butter; pulse until mixture is crumbly. Pat mixture into bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan, Bake for 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.
  • 3. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate morsels. Bake for 5 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt.
  • 4. Remove pan from oven.
  • 5. Using a small metal spatula, spread chocolate over warm crust. Top with pecans and coconut; gently press into chocolate, using spatula.
  • 6. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour. Chill for 30 minutes or until chocolate sets. cut into 16 bars. For best results, use a small offset metal spatula to spread chocolate and remove bars from pan.

COCONUT PECAN PIE BARS



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Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the crust:
1 cup flour
⅓ cup powdered sugar
⅔ cup butter, softened
For the filling:
1 ½ cup Karo corn syrup
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
6 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour and the powdered sugar. Cut in butter with two forks or a pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly. Press dough into an 8 x 8 in baking dish. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned. Combine all the filling ingredients, up to pecans, in a bowl. Stir well. Mix in pecans. Pour filling over hot crust. Return bars to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until bars are set and knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean. Cool. Cut into bars.

COCONUT-PECAN BARS



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Offer genuine southern hospitality with traditional rich nutty bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 cup flour. Pat in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until very light brown.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with wire whisk. Stir in vanilla. Gradually beat in brown sugar just until blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Stir in coconut and pecans. Carefully spoon coconut mixture evenly over baked layer.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut for the best flavor. Shredded, unsweetened coconut is readily available in most grocery stores.
  • Toast the pecans before adding them to the batter. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will result in dry, crumbly bars.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Coconut pecan bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and chewy coconut filling and crunchy pecan topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying dessert, give coconut pecan bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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