🍫🥥 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars
If you love the classic combination of chewy coconut and rich chocolate, these homemade Mounds Bars are incredibly easy to make. With just three ingredients, there’s no oven, no complicated candy-making, and no special equipment required. (Vargasavour Recipes)
The result is a soft, sweet coconut center covered in a firm chocolate shell—perfect for dessert trays, holiday treats, or whenever you’re craving something chocolatey. 😍
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 210 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 15 oz (425 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips (The Cooking Twins)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the coconut filling
In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until the coconut is completely coated and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
2. Shape the bars
Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking. Take portions of the coconut mixture and shape them into small rectangular bars or logs. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Freeze
Place the shaped coconut bars in the freezer for about 20 minutes, until firm enough to dip easily. (Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons)
4. Melt the chocolate
Place about two-thirds of the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval until smooth. Add the remaining chocolate and stir until completely melted and glossy.
5. Dip the bars
Using two forks, carefully dip each chilled coconut bar into the melted chocolate. Turn it to coat all sides, then lift it out and let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
6. Let them set
Place the chocolate-covered bars back onto parchment paper. Refrigerate until the chocolate has completely hardened.
✨ Tips for Perfect Mounds Bars
- Wet your hands before shaping—the coconut mixture can be sticky.
- Use unsweetened coconut if you want the chocolate to balance the sweetness better.
- Dark chocolate gives the closest contrast to the sweet coconut filling.
- Keep the coconut bars cold before dipping so they maintain their shape.
- For an extra-fancy finish, sprinkle a tiny amount of flaky sea salt over the chocolate before it sets.
🥥 Make Them Almond Joy Style
Want to turn these into homemade Almond Joy-style bars? Place one whole roasted almond on top of each coconut bar before dipping it in chocolate.
❄️ Storage
Keep the finished bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks, or freeze them for longer storage. (The Cooking Twins)
Yield: about 12 bars
Prep time: 10–15 minutes
Chilling: 20 minutes
Total: about 30–40 minutes
Method: No-bake 🍫🥥