It is hard to believe, but the Christmas Season is almost upon us. Yes, even though we have not had Halloween yet, the holidays are less than two months away! Santa has been busy working on his list for months now, but I bet you have a ton of things to do to get ready. I know I sure do. One of them is to start baking or at least fake I am baking. 🙂 My hubby is usually the one in the kitchen, but I like to get my hands dirty once in awhile. If you are starting to panic just a little bit, like me, here is an easy recipe you might want to try out now. You can enjoy the fruits of your labour while you make your shopping list. 🙂
Chocolate Coconut Squares
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup shredded coconut, large flakes
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (measured solid)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (measured solid)
- 1/2 bar of chocolate of choice (about 12 small squares)
Directions
∗ In the microwave or on the stove, melt the half cup of coconut oil. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut, melted oil, honey and vanilla.
∗ Mix well until all the coconut is covered and looks “sticky”
∗ Line an 8×4 pan with parchment paper and using a spatula, press the coconut mixture into the pan. Press down firmly. The more you press the better the bars will hold together.
∗ Place in the freezer to set.
∗ While the bars are setting (give them at least 20-30min) make the chocolate topping. In a small pot melt the remaining coconut oil and chocolate bar over very low heat. High heat will cause the chocolate to burn.
∗ Whisk frequently until everything is melted and combined.
∗ Pour the chocolate mixture over the coconut bars making sure the chocolate is evenly distributed.
∗ Place in the freezer for 30 more minutes until chocolate is hard.
∗ When you are ready to enjoy, remove from the freezer and cut into bars. Let sit for 5-10 minutes and serve.
Makes 8 squares.
Oh, you should know – these are soooo good you will want to make more in no time! Enjoy!
Have you started your holiday prep yet?
FT&PD
Suz
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I havent started my holiday prep yet, but these look so delicious and yummy i want to eat them.
damn…PINTEREST IS still down
I really love coconut deserts. I’d love to give this a try.
My mother would love these, she loves those Mound chocolate bars, so I know she would love these with all their coconut!!
I love trying anything new with coconut! Thanks for this!
I’m afraid I don’t like desiccated coconut but I do love chocolate. 🙂
Coconut desserts are the best !
My husband would love if I make these for him.He loves chocolate and coconut and they look amazing! Thanks for sharing this post.
Looks so good, definitely not hard to make
These look delicious! I’ll have to try them for myself!
these look amazing I am so making these
These look so yummy. They are similar to something my mom used to make – thank you for posting/sharing!!
These look really good and easy.
I just might add this to my list for baking
These look so yummy. I’ve got to give them a try!
Chocolate and coconut are two of my favourites. I will be making these in the future.
like the recepie
It will be very difficult to make it
they sound and look wonderful. thanks
I am a chocolate lover and this recipe has everything in it that I love. Its a must make.
Chocolate and coconut are delicious together. Why do I aways look at food when its time for bed?
These look so delicious! I love the chocolate and coconut combination.
these squares look very delicious
These look so tasty,I love anything with coconut!
These look deicious and easy to make yum
I love that this recipe uses all of the coconut products and adding chocolate must set this over the top
I love both chocolate and coconut, these are amazing.
a must try!
going to make some this weekend thanks for the idea.