I have to give credit for this recipie to my Mother-in-Law, Lynette. Up until my last pregnancy, I despised coconut. I could even taste when something had been made with coconut OIL! So unfortunately, I would never even try these when she made them. However, I have to admit that the look and smell of them always had me curious. Once I gained my newfound love for coconut, I have been addicted ever since. Occasionally I will get a craving for them, and today was one of those days!
I am going to list the recipie exactly as she gave it to me, but explain slight adjustments I have made to suit my own taste.
1 stick butter, melted (I use probably half that amount)
1 box graham cracker crumbs or 1 - 2 sleeves graham crackers (crushed)
1/2 bag angel flake coconut (I have used regular coconut and like them just as much)
chocolate chips
chopped pecans (optional, but since I love nuts, I NEVER leave them out!)
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (again, I use any brand and still like them the same)
Pour melted butter in 9x13 pan. (I pour half of the butter on the bottom and save the other half to drizzle over the graham cracker crumbs. In my opinion, it makes for a chewier, less crumbly crust.) Pour graham cracker crumbs over the butter, making an even layer of crust. (If using the box of cracker crumbs, I probably use 3/4, but you can make it as thick as you want.) Pour a layer of coconut, then a layer of chocolate chips, and then a layer of pecans. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top to coat everything. Bake at 320 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden on top.
*Note: This recipie is typically made with small chocolate chips sprinkled all over the top. The picture shows jumbo chocolate chips because I didn't read the package carefully when I picked them up in the store. Of course, chocolate is chocolate, so it all works. My only complaint is that I didn't put ENOUGH of the jumbo ones on! As you can see, there were lots of bites that didn't contain chocolate...not good!
3 comments:
Funny, I've had a problem with coconut most of my life, too! I still won't eat Mounds or Almond Joys, but I will put coconut into a recipe now without a second thought. I guess I'm growing up!
Ewww, I agree...no Mounds or Almond Joys for me either!
That is too funny that you think there isn't enough chocolate on them. Ten years ago you'd be picking the chocolate off. haha, I love it, that's awesome. And these are so, so good! Mmmm...maybe I'll have to make some while we are out here! Oh and we need to get that pudding pie that Kim made last Thanksgiving. I want to make that.
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