COCONUT MUD BARS

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This is one of my personal favorites, a rainy day an old movie and a bucket full of mud bars. I'D GIVE UP CHOCOLATE, BUT I'M NOT A QUITTER. XOXO

Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 c unsalted butter
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c dark brown sugar
GANACHE
10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c heavy cream
TOPPING
4 Tbsp butter, unsalted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp coconut extract
1 1/2 c coconut, shredded
2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. For the Crust: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, & brown sugar. Cut in butter. Press in bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350*. cool
  • 2. Place chocolate in Medium bowl. Bring cream to simmer. pour over chocolate. Let set 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. pour over crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set Ganache.
  • 3. Cream butter, sugar, vanilla & coconut extract. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut and pecansDrop toppings evenly over ganache. Spread gently. Bake, 25-30 minutes. cool. Cut into bars ans enjoy.

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