Vanilla Coconut Bars Recipe

Indulge in these unbelievably easy and delicious Vanilla Coconut Dream Bars! A family favorite for 7 years, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth coconut goodness with a rich chocolate drizzle. Get ready for rave reviews – they're that good!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 172.6 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Vanilla Coconut Bars

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How to Make Vanilla Coconut Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the entire box of yellow cake mix.
  4. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add ½ cup of water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 large egg.
  6. Mix until just combined.
  7. Stir in 2 cups of sweetened shredded coconut.
  8. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Let cool completely in the pan for at least 15 minutes before drizzling with melted chocolate.
  11. Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled bars.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

28g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vanilla Coconut Bars?

Vanilla Coconut Bars takes about 43 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 28 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vanilla Coconut Bars?

Vanilla Coconut Bars has approximately 172.6 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vanilla Coconut Bars?

The key ingredients for Vanilla Coconut Bars are French Vanilla Cake Mix, Butter, Water, Vanilla, Egg, Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.

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