Delicious Caramel Coconut Bars Recipe
These Caramel Coconut Bars feature a buttery baked crust topped with rich caramel sauce and shredded coconut, baked to golden perfection for a sweet and chewy treat that’s perfect for dessert or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and softened butter until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased baking pan to create the crust layer.
- Bake the crust: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the crust for about 15 minutes, or until it is set and slightly golden around the edges.
- Add the topping: Remove the crust from the oven. Evenly spread the caramel sauce over the warm crust, then sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on top of the caramel layer.
- Bake again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the coconut topping is toasted golden and the caramel is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This helps the caramel set and the bars hold together well for serving.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce depending on your preference and convenience.
- For a crunchier texture, lightly toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the caramel layer.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to prevent them from falling apart.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make a gluten-free version.
Keywords: caramel coconut bars, caramel bars, coconut dessert bars, baked dessert, sweet bars
