French Coconut Pecan Bars Recipe

Indulge in these decadent French Coconut Pecan Bars, a 1998 Pillsbury Bake-Off winner from Betty Marx of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota! This irresistible recipe features a buttery, oat-based crust, a creamy coconut-pecan frosting, and a delightful sprinkle of chocolate chips. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, award-winning dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 170.6 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for French Coconut Pecan Bars

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How to Make French Coconut Pecan Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 15x10-inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter.
  4. Add 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix to the melted butter, reserving 3 tablespoons for later.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Beat in 1 large egg until combined.
  7. Stir in 1 ½ cups rolled oats.
  8. Press ⅔ of the mixture into the prepared pan.
  9. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese frosting on high for 1 minute.
  10. Add the reserved 3 tablespoons of cake mix to the frosting and stir until smooth.
  11. Drizzle half of the frosting over the crust in the pan and spread evenly.
  12. Sprinkle with ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  13. Drizzle with the remaining frosting.
  14. Crumble the remaining cake mixture over the top.
  15. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and edges are bubbly.
  16. Let cool completely (about 1 ½ hours) before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

21g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Coconut Pecan Bars?

French Coconut Pecan Bars takes about 170 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 150 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Coconut Pecan Bars?

French Coconut Pecan Bars has approximately 170.6 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Coconut Pecan Bars?

The key ingredients for French Coconut Pecan Bars are Butter, French Vanilla Cake Mix, Egg, Quick Cooking Rolled Oats, Coconut Pecan Frosting, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips. See the full list with measurements above.

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