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Homemade Mounds Bars

Rich, chocolate-covered coconut bars inspired by classic Mounds candy. These homemade treats are easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and packed with sweet coconut flavor wrapped in smooth dark chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: candy, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan (or microwave-safe bowl)
  • Spatula
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until fully mixed.
  3. Press the coconut mixture firmly into the prepared dish, creating an even layer.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until firm.
  5. Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil over low heat or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  6. Cut the chilled coconut mixture into bars.
  7. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
  8. Place bars back onto parchment paper and refrigerate until chocolate is set.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
    Collage showing all steps of making homemade Mounds bars, from coconut and condensed milk ingredients to mixing, pressing, cutting, dipping in melted chocolate, and finished chocolate-covered coconut bars.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened coconut for a less sweet version.
  • Milk chocolate can be used instead of dark chocolate.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.