Cozy Grandma’s Mound Bars

Cozy Grandma’s Mound Bars 🍫🥥

Rich, chocolatey, and full of coconut goodness—these no-fuss bars taste like something straight from Grandma’s recipe tin. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or a quiet afternoon treat.

🧾 Ingredients

Coconut Layer

• 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Topping

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 2 Tbsp butter or coconut oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Set to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

2. Make the coconut base
   In a bowl, mix coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt until well combined.

3. Bake
   Press mixture evenly into the pan.
   Bake 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden on top.

4. Melt chocolate
   Microwave chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

5. Top & set
   Pour melted chocolate over warm coconut layer. Spread evenly.

6. Cool
   Let cool completely, then refrigerate 1 hour before slicing into bars.

🌟 Grandma’s Tips

• Line the pan well—these bars are sticky-good

• For clean cuts, use a warm knife

• Let bars come to room temp before serving for best texture

🔄 Cozy Variations

• Almond Joy style: Press whole almonds into the coconut layer

• Dark chocolate: Swap semi-sweet for dark

• Extra chewy: Underbake the coconut layer by 2 minutes

• Toasted coconut: Broil briefly before adding chocolate

🫖 Perfect With

• Hot coffee

• Tea

• A glass of cold milk

• Wrapped up as a homemade gift

If you’d like, I can also share a no-bake version, gluten-free tips, or freezer-friendly storage tricks—just say the word 💛