Toasted Coconut Bark Recipes

PISTACHIO, DRIED CRANBERRY, AND TOASTED COCONUT BARK

Steps:

• Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet or 6 small loaf pans (2 1/2-by-5-inches) with cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on long sides. Pour melted chocolate into baking sheet or divide among pans (3 tablespoons each), and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle toppings over chocolate. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Peel off parchment, and break bark into pieces.

TOASTED COCONUT BARK

Steps:

• Toast the coconut: spread sweetened shredded coconut on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350° F. 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool.
• Cut white chocolate into squares. In a small saucepan, heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. (You can also melt it in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid over-heating.)
• To the melted chocolate, add the sliced almonds and toasted coconut. Stir to combine.
• Spread mixture in a 1/4 inch layer on a baking sheet covered in wax paper.
• Once hardened, cut or break into pieces.

COCONUT-ALMOND COOKIE BARK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl; cool 15 minutes., Whisk in sugars, egg and extract until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Fold in 1 cup coconut and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Press into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. , Transfer pan to a wire rack; sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Toast remaining coconut. Spread chocolate chips evenly over cookie. Sprinkle with remaining coconut; top with almonds. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. , Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Break cookie into pieces.

WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARK

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips until 2/3 chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup each nuts, coconut and ginger. Spread into prepared pan; top with remaining ingredients (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

TOASTED COCONUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in oats, coconut and nuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire rack.