Coconut Graham Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 4-1/2 dozen.
My mom called these bars 'Out of this World bars'. The richness goes over well at any get-together.—Patty Van Zyl, Hospers, Iowa
Ingredients
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
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1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
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TOPPING:
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1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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2.
Combine coconut and milk; spread over warm crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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3.
In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over coconut layer. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 123 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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