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Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Keyword: bars, chocolate chip cookie dough, coconut, cookie, cookie dough, dessert
Servings: 16 bars
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Layer

  • 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Coconut Layer

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 300 ml can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips.
  • Using a spoon, spatula or your hands, press the cookie dough down into the prepared pan in an even layer and smooth out the top.
    cookie dough layer
  • On top of the uncooked cookie dough, sprinkle the chopped pecans and chocolate chips
    pecans and chocolate chip layer
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk on top of the pecans and chocolate chips and ensure the entire surface is covered. Sprinkle on the shredded coconut to evenly coat the surface.
    shredded coconut
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the coconut starts to brown and the cookie dough layer is cooked through. Allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes, cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Gluten-free version: Opt for gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour. 
Nut-free version: Omit the chopped pecans.