Homemade Bounty Bars
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4.6
Homemade Bounty Bars
Description
This recipe combines shredded sweetened coconut with sweetened condensed milk and optional powdered sugar to form a sticky, cohesive filling. The mixture is shaped into small, rounded rectangular bars and chilled to firm up before dipping in melted dark chocolate. The chocolate coating becomes a glossy shell after chilling, encasing the chewy coconut center.
The bars balance the natural texture and flavor of coconut with creamy, sweet condensed milk and the deep flavor of dark chocolate. Chilling the bars before dipping helps prevent them from falling apart during coating. The recipe accommodates sweetness adjustment through the optional powdered sugar.
These homemade bars store well at room temperature in an airtight container for several days and freeze well for longer storage. Rolling the bars through chocolate is easier using two forks. They make a convenient treat at home or to share.
Ingredients
- 3 cups coconut sweetened, shredded
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar same as icing sugar or confectioners sugar
- 12 ounce dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Make the coconut filling: In a large bowl combine the coconut with the condensed milk and powdered sugar, if using. The mixture should come together but still be sticky.
- Form into bars and chill: Form the mixture into rounded rectangles, using a spoon, they should be about 2 to 3 inches in length. Wet your hands for easier handling. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Dip bars in chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate as per package instructions. The chocolate should be smooth and glossy. Dip each candy into chocolate until completely covered. Place on wire rack or parchment paper to harden. Refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Powdered sugar is optional based on preferred sweetness level.
- Wet your hands when forming bars to prevent sticking and ease shaping.
- Chill coconut bars before dipping in chocolate to help them hold together better.
- Use two forks to gently roll bars in melted chocolate for coating.
- Store finished bars in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 32IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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