Graham Coconut Treats Recipes

CHERRY COCONUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
• To a large mixing bowl add the butter, graham cracker crumbs, and brown sugar.
• Stir until well combined, then add in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
• Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
• To the mixing bowl add the coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
• Chop the maraschino cherries and pat dry with paper towels.
• Mix gently into coconut topping and spread mixture over graham cracker crust.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes until slightly browned.
• Cool completely then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

COCONUT GRAHAM CRACKER SQUARES

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, milk and eggs. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in coconut, nuts and cracker crumbs. , Line a greased 15x10x1-in. pan with 12 whole crackers. Spread with the coconut mixture. Top with remaining crackers; press down gently. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Break each cracker into four portions; spread with frosting.

COCONUT GRAHAM BARS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Combine coconut and milk; spread over warm crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over coconut layer. Cool before cutting.