Coconut Bars

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Chewy coconut bars are a coconut lover's dream, packed with rich flavor and an irresistible texture that makes every tropical bite heaven!

Prep Time20

Cook Time37

Cool Time45

Total Time1 42

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter. Mix until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until light brown. Let cool and reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sweetened condensed milk, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Add 3 cups of coconut and stir to combine. Pour over the crust and sprinkle with the last cup of coconut. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Let cool, then remove from the pan and cut into bars.

Recipe tips.

Don't forget to reduce the oven temperature after baking the crust. Bake until "light golden brown"; a slight jiggle in the very center is okay, but it shouldn't look liquid.
These bars need to cool and set, otherwise the too warm filling will be gooey and messy.
Fold white chocolate chips into the filling. You can also add chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, to the filling, or sprinkle them on top before baking. If you want to add a chocolate drizzle on top, do so after the bars have cooled completely.

Store at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for 5-7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.