Description
Dreamy Creamy Coconut Bars are rich, tropical-inspired dessert bars featuring a buttery crust and a luscious coconut filling, offering a taste of paradise in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the coconut filling evenly over the pre-baked crust and spread gently.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, optionally dust with powdered sugar and cut into bars.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Replace butter with coconut oil and use non-dairy condensed milk for a dairy-free option.
- Enhance flavor with almond extract or add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: coconut bars, creamy dessert, tropical dessert, easy coconut recipe, sweetened condensed milk bars