Fudgy Coconut Squares Recipe

Fudgy Coconut Squares Recipe
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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

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  • 24 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

  • 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 flaked coconut
  • ICING:
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 5 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • 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 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 289 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Fudgy Coconut Squares published in Taste of Home February/March 1998, p33

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