Indulge in the decadent combination of chocolate and coconut with these homemade candy bars. Made with a rich and creamy chocolate base and topped with coconut flakes, these candy bars are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious bars in no time. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them as a midnight snack, these chocolate-coconut candy bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a saucepan, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk, graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
- Once chilled, cut the mixture into bars or squares of your desired size.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Interesting Facts
Graham cracker crumbs add a nice crunch to these candy bars.
You can substitute chopped almonds or pecans for the walnuts if desired.
If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can use milk chocolate chips instead of the semisweet ones.
These candy bars can be frozen for longer storage.