3 Ingredient Mounds Bar
This easy 3 Ingredient Mounds Bar recipe is a quick and delicious homemade version of the classic candy bar, combining shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and rich chocolate for a luscious treat. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for satisfying coconut and chocolate cravings with minimal ingredients and effort.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened based on preference)
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Prepare the Coconut Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk until fully blended. This forms the creamy, sticky base of your bars.
- Shape the Bars: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the coconut mixture into small, oval bars resembling traditional Mounds candies. Place them on parchment-lined trays.
- Chill the Bars: Pop the shaped bars into the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up. This makes dipping in chocolate easier and cleaner.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth and glossy.
- Coat and Set: Carefully dip each chilled coconut bar into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully covered. Place them back on parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Choose quality chocolate: Using good-quality chocolate chips enhances flavor and glossy finish.
- Keep coconut dry: Drain any excess moisture from the coconut to avoid soggy bars.
- Work quickly when dipping: Chocolate sets fast, so dip efficiently for neat coating.
- Use parchment paper: Prevent sticking and simplify cleanup by working on parchment-lined trays.
- Store properly: Refrigerate bars to maintain texture and keep chocolate from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: 3 ingredient recipe, mounds bars, coconut chocolate bars, no bake dessert, quick sweet treat, gluten free dessert