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3-Ingredient Homemade Mounds Bars

A simple yet indulgent treat combining chewy coconut and rich chocolate in a meditative preparation process.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coconut Mixture
  • 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate Coating
  • 15 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate Divided into 10 oz for melting and 5 oz for tempering.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk until fully combined and sticky. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
  2. With slightly wet hands, shape the mixture into 12 small log-shaped bars and arrange them on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Freeze the coconut bars for about 20 minutes until firm.
Chocolate Coating
  1. Melt 10 oz of chocolate in the microwave: heat for 30 seconds first, then in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth.
  2. Stir the remaining 5 oz of chocolate into the melted chocolate until the mixture is glossy and slightly cooled.
  3. Using forks to lower each chilled coconut bar into the chocolate, coat completely and allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
  4. Return the coated bars to the parchment-lined tray.
  5. Let the chocolate set fully before serving.

Notes

Serve these bars slightly chilled or at cool room temperature, optionally dusted with fine sea salt or orange zest. Store in an airtight container. For variations, consider adding nuts, citrus zest, or using different types of chocolate.