Fabulous Sue's Coconut Bars

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Fabulous Sue's Coconut Bars, a dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a heavenly layer of sweetened shredded coconut and golden caramelized edges. These easy-to-make bars are rich, chewy, and bursting with tropical goodness, thanks to a luscious blend of sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and a hint of salt to balance the sweetness. Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or sharing at gatherings, this crowd-pleasing recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep and delivers 16 melt-in-your-mouth servings. Ideal for coconut lovers, these bars are a delightful treat that’s as simple as it is sensational. Bake up a batch today to experience this timeless, tropical-inspired dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 190 grams all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 300 grams sweetened shredded coconut
• 400 grams sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 egg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture and mix until the dough starts to come together and forms a rough crumbly texture.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to flatten it out.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it is lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and the egg. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined to form the coconut topping.

Step 7

Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust, using a spatula to smooth it out to the edges.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let the coconut bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 16 squares for serving.

Step 11

Enjoy your Fabulous Sue's Coconut Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1217.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5088.0

Total Fat 275.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 184.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 708.4mg	0%
Sodium 2509.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 635.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 425.8g
Protein 69.1g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1264.7mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 2224.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 48.0%