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Caramel Coconut Bars

Deliciously chewy bars made with a rich caramel layer and toasted coconut, perfect for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
Make the Caramel Layer
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and cubed butter.
  2. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut until well combined.
  4. Pour the caramel mixture over the baked base and spread evenly.
Bake and Cool
  1. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the top is golden.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  3. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of vanilla extract to the caramel mixture.

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