Heavenly Coconut Cream Cheese Dessert Bars

Ingredients

For the Coconut Bar Base:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup milk

For the Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:

- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

Prepare the Coconut Bar Base:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. PT25M
25 minutes

9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Prepare the Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract, mixing until fully incorporated.

3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars in the pan.

4. Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut over the top for a beautiful, crunchy finish.

5. Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Coconut dessert, Cream cheese bars, Oven-baked dessert, Easy dessert recipe, Shredded coconut, Dessert bars, Coconut bars, Cream cheese frosting, Homemade dessert, Coconut flavor

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 3,600 calories

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