coconut mud bars

(2 RATINGS)
241 Pinches
Fort Mohave, AZ
Updated on Feb 13, 2012

This is one of my personal favorites, a rainy day an old movie and a bucket full of mud bars. I'D GIVE UP CHOCOLATE, BUT I'M NOT A QUITTER. XOXO

prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 12-18 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • GANACHE
  • 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • TOPPING
  • 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut, shredded
  • 2 - eggs

How To Make coconut mud bars

  • Step 1
    For the Crust: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, & brown sugar. Cut in butter. Press in bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350*. cool
  • Step 2
    Place chocolate in Medium bowl. Bring cream to simmer. pour over chocolate. Let set 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. pour over crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set Ganache.
  • Step 3
    Cream butter, sugar, vanilla & coconut extract. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut and pecansDrop toppings evenly over ganache. Spread gently. Bake, 25-30 minutes. cool. Cut into bars ans enjoy.

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