Best 9 Layered Coconut Chocolate Bars Recipes

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Layered coconut chocolate bars are a luscious and decadent dessert that combines the flavors of sweet coconut and rich chocolate in a layered delight. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a potluck, or just a special treat for yourself. With their easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, these layered coconut chocolate bars are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT LAYER BARS



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I'm a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun, I reinvented this treat with coconut lovers in mind. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cream of coconut
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream of coconut
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons canola oil
3 Mounds candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Microwave butter on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs, coconut and cream of coconut until blended (mixture will be wet). Spread onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., For filling, beat butter, cream of coconut and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over crust., For topping, microwave chocolate chips and oil until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spread over filling. If desired, sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LAYERED COCONUT-CHOCOLATE BARS



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Savor each layer in our Layered Coconut-Chocolate Bars. A vanilla filling, walnut, coconut and chocolate make the layers of these coconut-chocolate bars. Perfect for the dessert table at your next gathering or as an on-the-go, packable treat!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h35m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
3/4 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (2-2/3 cups), toasted, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Microwave 5 oz. chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in graham crumbs, nuts and 1 cup coconut; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Refrigerate 15 min. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating well after each addition. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. (Mixture will be stiff.) Stir in 1 cup of the remaining coconut; spread over chocolate layer in pan.
  • Microwave remaining butter and chocolate in microwaveable bowl 1 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Pour over pudding layer; tilt pan to evenly cover pudding layer with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

LAYERED CHOCOLATE COCONUT DESSERT BARS



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I've been a "chocoholic" ever since I was a child, and I love trying new chocolate recipes. This one wins raves from everyone who tries it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool. Combine coconut and milk; spread over crust. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; spread over top. Allow to set before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

LAYERED COCONUT CHOCOLATE BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Nicole S

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
3/4 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 pkg. (7oz) coconut (2 2/3 cups), toasted, divided
1 pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Microwave 5 oz. chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in graham crumbs, nuts and 1 cup coconut; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate 15 min. BEAT cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating well after each addition. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. (Mixture will be stiff.) Stir in 1 cup of the remaining coconut; spread over chocolate layer in pan. MICROWAVE remaining butter and chocolate in microwaveable bowl 1 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Pour over pudding layer; tilt pan to evenly cover pudding layer. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

LAYERED CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup (6 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with a no-stick cooking spray. Melt chocolate chips in dry, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100% power) 1 minute. Stir. Microwave at additional, 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until chips are melted. Set aside.
  • BEAT together brown sugar, peanut butter and butter in large bowl with an electric mixer, until smooth and creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until well blended.
  • STIR together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to peanut butter mixture. Beat just until combined. Stir in oats. Press 3/4 of dough into prepared baking pan. Spread evenly with melted chocolate. Dot chocolate layer with remaining dough.
  • BAKE 24 to 26 minutes. Cool. Cut into 24 bars.

SEVEN LAYER BARS



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Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over crumbs. Pour condensed milk over nuts. Sprinkle coconut over condensed milk.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 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.

GOOEY LAYERED EVERYTHING BARS



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Oats, chocolate, nuts, dried fruit, coconut -- did we forget anything? If you like, swap dried tart cherries or cranberries for the raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)
1 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/2 cup raisins
1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on short sides; lightly coat paper with cooking spray.
  • In a food processor, pulse together butter, confectioners' sugar, flour, and salt until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add oats and pulse until just combined. Press dough evenly into bottom of dish and bake until lightly browned and firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Scatter chocolate chips, walnuts, and raisins on top of crust. Drizzle with condensed milk and top with coconut. Bake until coconut is golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely in dish on a wire rack before cutting into 18 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS



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The sweet tooth cure.

Provided by Hanna Coolidge

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 ⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and coconut until well blended. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened coconut flakes for a less sweet bar.
  • Toast the coconut flakes in the oven for a richer flavor.
  • Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the coconut layer for a more complex flavor.
  • Chill the bars for at least 30 minutes before cutting them into squares.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These layered coconut chocolate bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these bars a try.

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