Best 5 Gooey Coconut Dream Bars Recipes

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Indulge in pure bliss with our carefully curated selection of gooey coconut dream bars recipes. These delectable treats promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will captivate your senses from the first bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your dessert repertoire or a novice cook seeking an easy yet impressive recipe, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where coconut and gooey goodness intertwine to create a symphony of sweetness and delight.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GOOEY COCONUT DREAM BARS



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This delicious recipe is courtesy of Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree and can be found in "The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
3 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 20 crackers)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack in the center of oven. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper; set aside.
  • To make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Pour mixture into prepared pan and press into bottom of pan using your fingertips.
  • To make the topping: In another medium bowl, mix together chocolate chips and coconut; sprinkle evenly over crust.
  • Pour condensed milk evenly over coconut and chips, covering the entire surface. Transfer to oven and bake, rotating pan halfway through baking, making sure the milk does not get too brown or bubble over in the pan, 26 to 32 minutes.
  • Transfer baking pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 20 squares. Serve immediately, or wrap each bar tightly with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

LEMON COCONUT OEEY GOOEY BARS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-46109

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST
1 1lb. Yellow Cake Mix (or lemon)
1 egg
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
FILLING
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
1/2 c. lemon juice (fresh)
2 c. powdered sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
TOPPING
1/2 c. sweetened coconut
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 c. flour

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 Degrees and spray a 9X13 rectangular pan with baking spray and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, pour in the cake mix, add the egg, and the melted butter and stir together with a wooden spoon. Once well mixed, pat into the bottom of the 9X13 rectangular pan. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese until smooth and add in the eggs one at a time creaming into the cream cheese after adding into the bowl. Add the vanilla and coconut extract, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Pour the filling on top of the cake mix. 4. For the topping: Mix in the brown and white sugar, sweetened coconut, and stir in the butter. Add the flour to the mix and stir. The topping will become very crumbly. Turn to wax or parchment paper and let it sit for about 10­-15 minutes so the crumbs can dry out a bit. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the filling ( I didn't use all the crumbs for my personal taste). Bake in the oven for 35-­40 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center won't be as gooey. Allow to cool and cut into squares.

GOOEY BLACKBERRY COCONUT MAGIC BARS



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Magic bars - that iconic recipe on the back of the condensed milk can - has been a longtime favorite for holidays and gatherings. This recipe swaps out the traditional graham cracker crust for salty pretzels, ups the coconut and adds plump, seasonal blackberries to bring in some summer flare. These bars will leave you with sticky fingers, so be sure to pack napkins!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
2 1/4 cups pretzels
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
3/4 cup almonds, chopped
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 pint blackberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Spray an 8-inch square flameproof pan with nonstick cooking spray. Layer over one slip of parchment paper with edges hanging over. Spray with additional nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine 2 cups of the pretzels, the melted butter and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to the prepared pan. Using your hands or a spatula, press the crust into the pan.
  • Sprinkle over the butterscotch chips, 1 cup of the coconut flakes and 1/2 cup of the almonds. Gently but firmly press in with clean hands or a spatula. Pour over the condensed milk and spread evenly. Gently but firmly press in the blackberries until they are partially submerged. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup pretzels. Sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup coconut flakes and 1/4 cup almonds. Press in the filling with a spatula.
  • Bake until golden brown around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes (see Cook's Note). Turn the oven to broil and broil until the coconut is just toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan. Once cool, transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill until fully set, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Using the parchment paper, remove the bars from the pan and slice into 16 pieces.

GOOEY COCONUT BARS



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Coconut is my new favorite flavor for anything. I found this recipe that I cut out from an old magazine, but never tried until today. I wish I had never tried it. It is so easy and so good and fattening. I did use egg substitute and low fat cream cheese, but.....

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix
4 eggs, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray or butter generously.
  • Mix cake mix, melted butter and 2 eggs until crumbly.
  • Press into bottom of pan and up about 1 inch around the edge.
  • In a large bowl mix: cream cheese, the other 2 egtgs, vanilla and almond extracts, confectioners sugar and coconut.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 105.3, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 14.2, Protein 1.6

DREAM BARS



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Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. "These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers," explains Hillary. "Wonderfully moist and chewy, they're define winners with the men and kids."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
FILLING
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar; stir in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture. Fold in coconut and walnuts. Spread over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened coconut flakes for a less sweet bar.
  • Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of light corn syrup, and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • For a richer bar, use half butter and half cream cheese in the crust.
  • To make the bars easier to cut, chill them for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Conclusion:

Gooey Coconut Dream Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy coconut filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and rich chocolate ganache topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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