Coconut Bars Recipe

Coconut is indeed a wonderful and versatile ingredient. A yummy treat, this coconut bars just goes to prove it. A delicious anytime treat. Try it and you are sure to love it. Do let me know how it turned out for you.
Coconut Bars
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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings20
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Graham wafers18
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Graham wafer crumbs1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Walnuts1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Coconut1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Maraschino cherries10 , cut up
 Confectioner’s sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Unsweetened chocolate1⁄2 Ounce

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 191 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g11.4%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g13.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 2.7 mg0.9%

Sodium 72.6 mg3%

Total Carbohydrates 31 g10.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.4%

Sugars 20.7 g

Protein 2 g4.7%

Vitamin A 0.6% Vitamin C 0.33%

Calcium 2% Iron 2.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) Take a buttered 8 x 12 inch pan and place graham wafers in it.
2) Take a saucepan and combine in it 1/2 cup margarine, brown sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3) Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4) Add walnuts, crumbs, cherries and coconut.
5) Spread mixture over wafers.
6) Take a bowl and blend in it 1 tablespoon milk, 2 tablespoons margarine, vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Spread the mixture on top of the cherry mixture.
7) Melt chocolate and drizzle over top.
8) Let stand overnight.

SERVING
9) Cut into bars and serve.
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