Coconut Dream Bars
A delicious dessert with a blend of sweet, buttery, and coconut aromas, reminiscent of sun-soaked beaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until silky.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then mix into the wet ingredients.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Layer the sweetened condensed milk over the batter, then sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars can be paired with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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