Yield: 15 squares
Gooey Coconut Bars
These gooey Coconut Bars are a simple and delicious dessert. The buttery crust is soft and chewy and topped with a sweet, gooey filling that tastes like a coconut macaroon.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
28 minutes
Total Time
48 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a glass 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the dry cake mix, soft butter, extracts, and egg until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Stir the coconut and condensed milk together in a bowl. Spread it evenly on top of the cake dough.
- Bake for 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack. Do not cut until completely cool.
- Store in a sealed container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Line the pan with parchment paper to remove them from the pan easily.
- The dough is sticky, so spray your hands or spatula with nonstick baking spray to keep it from sticking.
- For more texture, crunch, and coconut flavor, sprinkle extra shredded flakes on top of the bars before baking.
- Let them cool completely before cutting into bars because they will fall apart when warm.
Variations
- Choose a different cake mix for your crust. Lemon, chocolate, and strawberry are all delicious choices.
- Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips, sliced almonds, dried cherries or cranberries, M&M's, or sprinkles before baking to enhance the flavor and add color.
- Drizzle or spread melted white or milk chocolate over the cooled bars to add a fun topping.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 4g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.