Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Mounds Bars, where creamy coconut meets rich chocolate for a sweet treat that brings back fond memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together coconut flakes, condensed milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Once the coconut layer has set (about 15-20 minutes), lift it from the pan and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Dip each piece into melted chocolate until fully coated and place on a wire rack to cool.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter treat. Adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances flavor.