chocolate macaroon crescent bars

LA, CA
Updated on Apr 13, 2014

I love coconut, and when paired with almond and chocolate, I am in heaven! These tender bars are easy to make and elegant to serve, and heaven to eat. If coconut, chocolate, and almonds are your idea of a perfect trifecta, I know you will enjoy them too!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield Makes 36 bars

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces one tube crescent dinner rolls
  • 2 cups coconut
  • 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 ounces (1 cup) chocolate chips, milk or semi-sweet, your choice
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter, or almond butter (well stirred if separated)
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced or chopped

How To Make chocolate macaroon crescent bars

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 375〫Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Unroll dough into two long rectangles, and place in pan. Press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides, to form a crust. Sprinkle coconut over crust.
  • Step 2
    Combine almond extract and sweetened condensed milk. Drizzle over coconut. Bake at 375〫for 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • Step 3
    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips; stir in nut butter of choice. Spread chocolate mixture over bars; sprinkle with almonds. Chill. To serve, cut into 36 bars.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #Almond
Keyword: #Cookies
Keyword: #quick
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #chocolate
Keyword: #snack
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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