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Chewy Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Bars Easy Recipe with Toasted Coconut Crunch

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These chewy chocolate coconut macaroon bars combine a soft, indulgent chocolate base with a crunchy toasted coconut topping for a delightful treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (175g) shredded sweetened coconut
  • ½ cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • ½ cup (45g) unsweetened shredded coconut (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Toast ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and slightly glossy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Fold in the sweetened shredded coconut and chocolate chips gently but thoroughly.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle the toasted coconut mixture evenly over the top, pressing down lightly to adhere.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but still soft to the touch.
  9. Cool completely on a rack for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  10. Slice into 12 bars and serve.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture; use room temperature eggs and melted (not hot) butter to avoid grainy texture. Toast coconut carefully to avoid burning. Bars can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage and warmed slightly before serving to restore softness.

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Keywords: chocolate coconut bars, macaroon bars, chewy dessert bars, toasted coconut, easy dessert, quick baking, gluten-free dessert

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