Spread a shortbread cookie with coconut filling, Cool Whip, and toasted coconut. These coconut cream bars are simple to make and a hit with everyone.
INGREDIENT
or the Crust:– 2 cups flour– ¾ cup cold unsalted butter cubed– ⅔ cup powdered sugar– Pinch of saltFor the filling:– 2 3.4-ounce boxes Instant coconut cream pudding mix– 1 can coconut milk 14 ounce– 2 cups whole milk– 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut toasted, divided useFor the topping:– 2 8-ounce containers frozen whipped topping thawed
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INSTRUCTION
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch cake pan. Leave parchment paper on sides. Helps remove bar from pan.
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Step 1
Process flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt into coarse sand. It won't look like dough! Press the pan bottom. Bake 20 minutes till browned. Cool fully.
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Step 2
Mix pudding mix, coconut milk, and full milk in a large bowl. 2 minutes whisk. Fold in half the toasted coconut. Cover cold crust with coconut pudding. Cover and chill 2-3 hours.
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Step 3
Spread thawed whipped topping on filling. Sprinkle remaining toasted coconut on top before serving. Release the bars from the pan with parchment. Slice and serve.