Unwrap a slice of holiday cheer with our elegant Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars! Each bite of these 6-layer bars is a festive celebration, made merry with pantry staples and delightfully nut-free.
Envision your kitchen transformed into a holiday workshop, where the sweet aroma of chocolate and coconut mingles with the festive air.
These Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars aren’t just treats; they’re edible expressions of joy, layered with love and the simple, yet rich flavors from your pantry.
Skipping the nuts means everyone can join in the fun, making these bars a truly inclusive indulgence. I seem to make these just at the holidays, like my Nonna.
Inspired by my Nonna’s time-honored tradition, these bars have become a cherished ritual in my home, weaving together the past and present in a tapestry of taste that’s eagerly anticipated as the holidays approach.
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5 Reasons You’ll Love Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars
The first and biggest reason you’ll love these chocolate coconut cookie bars is because they are kind of a knock-off of traditional 7-layer bars but we are eliminating the nuts because not every holiday dessert needs nuts to be good, right? So instead of 7 layers, we’ve created delectable 6-layer bars!
- Easy to Find Ingredients: No scavenger hunts here; every item on the list is a pantry staple or a quick find at your local grocery store.
- Easy to Make: The 6-layer bars recipe is a no-fuss, no-muss affair. It’s as simple as layering ingredients and letting the oven do the rest.
- Fast Simple Dessert: In just a few steps, you’ll go from prep to devouring without skipping a beat.
- Holiday Favorite: These bars are the life of any party platter, perfect for festivities and sure to charm the crowd.
- Kids Will Love Them: The combination of chocolate and coconut is a hit among the little ones, and the bars are easy for tiny hands to hold.
- Nut Free Option: Allergies? No worries. Skip the walnuts (we do, which is what makes these 6-layer bars) and you’ve got a treat that’s just as delicious and inclusive.
Pro Tip For The Cookie Bars
Make a double batch. You can thank me later!
Kitchen Essentials
To whip up these yummy 6-layer bars, you’ll need a few kitchen basics:
- A 13×9 inch baking pan to create the perfect-sized bars.
- Parchment paper for lining the pan, ensuring your bars come out clean and ready to serve.
- A mixing bowl is used for melting butter, and a spatula is used to spread each layer evenly.
- Measuring cups and spoons for precise ingredient allocation.
- An oven, preheated and ready to transform your assembled layers into a decadent treat.
Ingredients For: Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars
Here’s what you’ll need to make these really yummy 6 layer bars without nuts!
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla wafer crumbs
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Butterscotch chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Shredded coconut (optional)
How to Make Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars
Creating these chocolate coconut cookie bars is as easy as pie, or, well, easier!
Here’s a quick overview of how to make our yummy and easy 6-layer bars.
- Start by prepping your baking pan with a loving layer of parchment paper.
- Take your melted butter and ensure it covers the base of the pan.
- Next, create a sandy foundation with your vanilla wafer crumbs.
- Sprinkle a generous helping of chocolate chips, followed by butterscotch chips, to introduce a sweet melody of flavors.
- Sweetened condensed milk comes next, cascading over your chips, creating the sweet, gooey middle we all adore.
- Add a layer of coconut.
- Your creation now just needs some oven magic to come to life.
- Once baked, let it cool, slice, and enjoy the layers of yum!
Pro Tip For The Best 6-Layer Bars
We use a mix of white chocolate chips and chocolate chips as well as the butterscotch chips so feel free to mix your chips.
Follow these steps and you’ll have a dessert that’s sure to disappear as quickly as it came together. Enjoy your baking adventure!
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With roots in Sicily and Rome, Dana combines her family’s culinary heritage with her experience as a travel writer and chef to create authentic Italian recipes. Drawing from time in Italy, cherished Nonna’s recipes, and her expertise with modern kitchen appliances, she simplifies traditional Italian cooking. Dana’s approach keeps the authentic flavors and tastes intact, offering easy yet genuine Italian dishes for everyday cooking.
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