Mounds Bars

Mounds Bars were introduced by the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company in 1920 and were originally called ‘Mounds Chocolate-Covered Coconut Bars’.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Mounds Bars

Cooking Method: No-Bake Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 14 ounce Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 cup Shredded coconut
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut and powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
3. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
5. Pour the melted chocolate over the coconut mixture and spread evenly.
6. Refrigerate for another 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.
7. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.