Best Coconut Graham Cracker Squares Recipes

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COCONUT GRAHAM BARS



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My mom called these bars 'Out of this World bars'. The richness goes over well at any get-together.-Patty Van Zyl, Hospers, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Combine coconut and milk; spread over warm crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over coconut layer. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MAGIC COOKIE BARS FROM EAGLE BRAND®



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This bar cookie is an old fashioned favorite. Chocolate chips, nuts and coconut are set in a caramelized layer on top of a graham cracker crust.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT GRAHAM CRACKERS



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These sweet and chocolaty cookies are incredibly easy to make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
6 graham crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. On a rimmed baking sheet, toast coconut until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place chocolate in a medium bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water; stir frequently until almost melted. Remove from heat, and stir until completely melted.
  • One at a time, dip one short end of each cracker into chocolate, coating about half of cracker. Place on prepared baking sheet; sprinkle chocolate with coconut. Refrigerate until chocolate has hardened, about 10 minutes.

GRAHAM CRACKER BARS



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These are a sweet graham cracker crumb bar with coconut and a milk chocolate topping. An easy, quick, yet simply delicious bar recipe...you have to try it! :)

Provided by Diane

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 17m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups flaked coconut
¼ cup margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and coconut. Pour in the condensed milk and melted margarine, mix until well blended. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and let cool. Melt chocolate bars in a microwave or over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the cooled bars, chill and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

GRAHAM CRACKER-COCONUT PIE CRUST



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In my search for the ultimate coconut cream pie, I came across this recipe. Wonderful stuff! from Icebox Pies cookbook.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 1 pie crust

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 whole graham crackers (to yield apprx. 1 1/3 cups crumbs)
1/8 stick cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon pure coconut extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Place graham crackers in food processor and process until finely ground.
  • Can also put them inside plastic bag and use a rolling pin to grind down by hand.
  • Combine crumbs, butter, coconut, coconut extract and salt in bowl, stirring until crumbs are moistened.
  • Press mixture evenly across 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake crust until crisp, about 7 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before filling.
  • Crust may be tightly wrapped in plastic and frozen up to one month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995.6, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 1345.9, Carbohydrate 140.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 68, Protein 12.1

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT BARS



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These decadent bars are inspired by Hello Dollies, a popular Southern dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups finely ground cookies (12 ounces), such as graham crackers or chocolate wafers, or a combination
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly splash a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet evenly with water, then line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter until combined. Evenly press onto bottom and up sides of prepared baking sheet. Bake, rotating halfway through, until firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cooled crust evenly with pecans and chocolate. Pour condensed milk over the top, spreading to cover completely (do not let it drip over the edges). Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake until coconut is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely. Trim edges, if desired, and cut into equal-size bars.

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