FUDGY COCONUT SQUARES

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Whenever I taste these rich, delicious layered bars, I think of my childhood. My parents were missionaries in Thailand, and Mother was able to get these common ingredients there - the squares reminded us of the candy bars back home. -Pam Tesh, Lexington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa and walnuts; add to the creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine condensed milk and coconut; carefully spread over the hot chocolate layer. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned. , Combine icing ingredients until smooth; spread over warm bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Camei Earnest
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These are my new favorite dessert! I can't get enough of them.


Carey Washington
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter and they turned out great! Added a nice crunch.


Bhawana Acharya
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My squares didn't turn out as fudgy as I would have liked, but they were still very good.


Wyte Lee
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These squares were the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I loved the coconut and chocolate together.


Popy Rahman
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I made these for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Donald Edwards
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These were a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was spot on.


Fatma Ak
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Not a fan of coconut, but these squares were still tasty. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.


Bagenda Esau
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These squares were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Lebogang
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Followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect. Will definitely make again!


Engr Zahoor
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but still very good.


Nash henry
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone raved about them.


Catgirl
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Easy to make and turned out delicious. Will definitely make again!


RUINED TRAPPED
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Absolutely heavenly! The coconut and chocolate flavors complemented each other perfectly. My family loved them!


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