CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS

By susan56123

Ingredients

• 1-Cup (2 sticks) butter
• 4-Squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, broken up
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 -Eggs
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• Topping
• 1 Cup sweetened flake coconut
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/4 tsp coconut extract

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

To Make Bars:

1-Combine butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave another minute and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds more and stir until smooth.
2- Stir in sugar, flour, eggs, baking soda, salt and coconut extract. Pour into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove to rack.
3-While bars cool, prepare topping.

TOPPING:

Spread coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden. In a large bowl, combine butter and confectioner's sugar. Beat until smooth. Beat in coconut extract and 2 tablespoons water. Spread over cooled bar and top with toasted coconut. Cut into squares or refridgerate until serving.