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Mounds Bar

A decadent delight made with just three ingredients: chocolate and coconut.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut Consider toasting lightly for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk Adjust to taste for sweetness.
  • 15 oz dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate Try other chocolates for different flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until well mixed.
  2. Shape the coconut mixture into twelve small logs and lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Refrigerate the logs for 20 minutes to firm up.
Chocolate Coating
  1. Melt the dark or semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
  2. Dip each chilled coconut log into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
  3. Chill again until the chocolate hardens.
Serving
  1. Serve Mounds Bars on a plate or in a box, alongside coffee or milk for an indulgent treat.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to three months.