Description
These decadent coconut chocolate squares feature a rich, golden crumb crust, a luscious chocolate layer, and a lightly toasted coconut topping. Best part? You’ll have everything ready for the oven in about 10 minutes flat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp unsalted butter, liquefied
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (make sure it’s not evaporated)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and ½ teaspoon of salt until evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a compact base.
- Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crust, spreading gently if needed. Sprinkle the remaining salt evenly across the surface.
- Scatter the chocolate chips over the milk layer, then add the coconut on top. Using a fork, lightly press the toppings down so they nestle into the creamy layer.
- Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, until the coconut turns lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and immediately run a knife around the edges of the pan to prevent sticking.
- Let the bars cool fully, about 30 minutes to an hour, before slicing into 12 rectangles or 16 neat squares. Serve and enjoy every gooey, chewy bite.
Notes
Don’t worry if the crust tastes a little salty before baking — it balances perfectly once the sweet layers melt and bake together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 261 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg