This is the easiest sweet treat to make! These toasted coconut and pecan candy bars are a breeze in the kitchen and absolutely mouth watering. The salt and the sweet are a perfect combo!
3pinchesflaky sea saltI use Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Line 2 separate baking sheets with parchment paper.3. Add the coconut to one sheet and the pecans to the other. 4. Bake coconut for 10 minutes, stirring it around on the pan twice to make sure you get even browning. Take it out when its a dark golden brown.5. Toast the pecans in the oven for 5 minutes until they get a light brown coloring on them. Take them out and set them to the side.6. Place the toasted coconut into a large bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar and salt. Mix well.7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with a non stick cooking spray. Pour the coconut mixture out onto the parchment paper and press into an even layer. Around a ½ inch thick. Place each pecan evenly spaced out onto the coconut mixture and press slightly into the mix. Cover the pan and put it in the freezer for 20 minutes to set. 8. While the bars are in the freezer set up your double boiler. Fill the pan with water and turn it on the lowest burner setting. Have a bowl and 1-2 forks next to the double boiler. Break your chocolate into large chunks.9. Take the pan out of the freezer and cut the coconut mixture into bars. I made 12 bars out of mine. 10. Turn the heat to medium-low heat and set the bowl on top of the pan of water. Make sure the bowl is completely dry on the inside. If there is any water in the bowl the chocolate will seize up. Place the broken chocolate pieces into the bowl. Stir frequently with a whisk or wooden spoon until chocolate is fully melted. Turn the burner off and leave the bowl sitting on top. 11. Place one candy bar in the bowl of chocolate, coat in chocolate and remove with a fork. Use 2 forks if that is easier for you. Place the candy bar back onto the parchment paper. Repeat until all candy bars are coated in chocolate. Place the pan back in the freezer for 10 minutes. 12. Remove the pan from the freezer and quickly drizzle melted chocolate over each bar with a spoon. Let the chocolate sit for 20-30 seconds and then sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top. Place them back in the freezer for 10 minutes to set. Enjoy!