Chocolate Coconut Walnut Cookie Bars Recipe
These decadent chocolate layered bars feature a rich, buttery chocolate cookie base mixed with coconut and toasted nuts, topped with a fluffy, thick chocolate filling and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for satisfying chocolate lovers, these bars combine texture and luscious chocolate flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare with no baking required for the filling and topping, they chill to set for a firm, sliceable treat that’s ideal for parties or dessert trays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 36 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 8 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreo crumbs work well)
- 3/4 cup medium or fine unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Filling
- 3 cups icing sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
- 4 tbsp milk or whipping cream, approximately
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Layer: In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and quickly add the beaten eggs, then return to low heat and stir constantly to cook the eggs into a soft scrambled texture without curdling.
- Combine Dry Ingredients for Base: Transfer the warm cocoa mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the chocolate cookie crumbs, unsweetened coconut, and toasted chopped walnuts or pecans until fully combined.
- Form Base Layer: Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Make sure the base is compact and flat; set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the room temperature butter, cocoa powder, and icing sugar together until the mixture starts to come together and becomes fluffy.
- Add Flavor and Texture to Filling: Mix in the vanilla paste or extract and melted chocolate chips. Beat thoroughly, then gradually add milk or whipping cream about a tablespoon at a time until the frosting is very stiff yet spreadable and thicker than regular cake frosting.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the chocolate filling over the prepared base layer using a spatula. Chill the pan in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to firm the filling before applying the topping.
- Prepare the Chocolate Topping: Over low heat, melt together the chocolate chips and butter, stirring continuously until the chocolate is smoothly melted without overheating.
- Apply Topping: Quickly spread the warm chocolate topping evenly over the chilled filling layer before it sets.
- Chill and Serve: Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours until the topping is fully set. Cut into squares or bars and serve. These bars freeze well for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to help lift the bars easily from the pan.
- Ensure eggs are incorporated slowly and cooked gently to avoid curdling.
- Toast nuts ahead of time to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Adjust milk or cream quantity carefully to achieve the stiff but spreadable filling texture.
- Chill the bars thoroughly before cutting to get clean slices.
- Store bars refrigerated and freeze for longer storage.
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