Description
Indulge in the bliss of homemade Mounds bars, where sweet coconut meets rich dark chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Pour half of the melted chocolate over the coconut layer and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Spread the remaining melted chocolate over the chilled bars and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes until firm.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For a less sweet version, use unsweetened shredded coconut. - Add chopped nuts or a splash of almond extract for extra flavor.