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Caramel Coconut Bars

Caramel Coconut Bars
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Indulge in the delightful layers of these Caramel Coconut Bars! They bring the nostalgic taste of classic cookies right into your kitchen, featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey caramel and coconut filling, finished off with a rich chocolate drizzle. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these bars are a hit with both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering or simply craving something sweet, this recipe is sure to impress. Make them ahead of time for effortless entertaining or enjoy them fresh out of the oven. With their irresistible flavor and chewy texture, you’ll want to keep this recipe on repeat!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (softened)
  • ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups (157g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 6 tablespoons (86g) unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
  • ¾ cup (156g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup (60g) heavy cream
  • scant ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups (105g) sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (125g) milk chocolate chips
  • Flaky finishing salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and salt until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour until just combined.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, and salt; stir until melted. Fold in shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the caramel mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for 12-15 minutes until bubbly.
  5. Let cool completely before drizzling melted milk chocolate over the top.

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