Mound Bars

Ingredients

• Sugar
• Butter (Used in the crust and chocolate topping)
• Eggs
• Vanilla (Used in the crust and chocolate topping)
• Cocoa powder
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Flaked coconut
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Semi-sweet chocolate (For the chocolate topping)
• Powdered sugar (For the chocolate topping)
• Milk (Use enough to make the topping creamy and spreadable; the source specifies 3–4 tablespoons)
• Non-stick cooking spray (For preparing the baking pan)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Coat a 9 × 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.

3. 3

   Slowly add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared 9 × 13-inch pan and bake for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   While the crust bakes, combine the flaked coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl. Set the mixture aside.

6. 6

   Remove the baked crust from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Immediately spread the coconut and condensed-milk mixture evenly over the crust.

7. 7

   Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   While the bars bake for the second time, combine the butter and semi-sweet chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl.

9. 9

   Microwave the chocolate and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.

10. 10

    In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla, melted chocolate-and-butter mixture, and enough milk to make 3–4 tablespoons total. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy and spreadable.

11. 11

    Spread the chocolate topping evenly over the coconut layer.

12. 12

    Refrigerate the bars until the topping is set. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

The supplied source lists the ingredients and method but does not provide quantities for most ingredients. The only stated measurement is 3–4 tablespoons of milk for the topping. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place for up to one week. Allow sufficient refrigeration time for the bars to set before cutting.

Nutrition per serving

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