These Chocolate-Macaroon Bars offer a perfect balance of rich, fudgy chocolate and chewy, toasted coconut. The base is made from a simple devil’s food cake mix, butter, and egg, creating a sturdy yet tender crust. The topping combines sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and desiccated coconut, which bakes to a golden, caramelized perfection. These bars are incredibly easy to make using pantry staples, making them ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a rainy afternoon. They hold their shape well and are delicious served at room temperature.
Chocolate-Macaroon Bars
Description
These Chocolate-Macaroon Bars offer a perfect balance of rich, fudgy chocolate and chewy, toasted coconut. The base is made from a simple devil&# 226;ÂÂs food cake mix, butter, and egg, creating a sturdy yet tender crust. The topping combines sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and desiccated coconut, which bakes to a golden, caramelized perfection. These bars are incredibly easy to make using pantry staples, making them ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a rainy afternoon. They hold their shape well and are delicious served at room temperature.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (180ðC).
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Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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Empty the Devil's Food or Deep Chocolate cake mix into a large bowl.
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Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in the beaten egg until the mixture is crumbly and holds together when pressed.
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Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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In a separate bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and desiccated coconut.
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Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the chocolate crust.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
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Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Cut into squares or bars before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 116.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.4g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
- Sugars 9.8g
- Protein 1.1g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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