Best Buttermilk Coconut Bars Recipes

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BUTTERY COCONUT BARS



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My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take on the Christmas tradition I grew up with. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; stir in 1 cup melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 filling ingredients until blended; stir in 3 cups coconut. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake until light golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK SQUARES



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Every time I take a pan of these to a picnic, it comes back clean! At home, they disappear as fast as I can stir them. -Clarice Baker, Stromsburg, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup buttermilk
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
3/4 cup chopped almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water just to a boil. Cool. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add cocoa mixture and buttermilk; mix well. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and, if desired, food coloring. Pour into a greased and floured 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until set, 20 minutes. For frosting, melt butter with cocoa and buttermilk. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Spread over warm cake. Garnish with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTERMILK CINNAMON BARS



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These are from Sally Grosserode. Very old recipe. They have coconut and nuts too. I have made this recipe. It is wicked good. The batter is loose when you put it over the pressed mixture. It is very rich, almost candy bar like. Try this recipe; you will like it.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar.
  • Add flour. Divide in 1/2.
  • To the first half add nuts and coconut.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9x13 pan; set aside.
  • Combine egg, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Spread over first layer.
  • Bake in 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes.
  • While still warm frost with thin icing.

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