Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Toast the Coconut: In a large sauté pan, add the entire bag of shredded coconut. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it becomes mostly golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir for an additional 2 minutes.
- Prepare the Dulce de Leche Mixture: Set aside ½ cup of the toasted coconut for later. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dulce de leche with the milk. Microwave for 1 ½ minutes to soften and thin out the mixture, then stir well.
- Mix with Coconut: Combine the dulce de leche mixture with the remaining toasted coconut, ensuring it's well-mixed.
- Melt Marshmallows and Butter: In a separate large microwave-safe bowl, melt the mini marshmallows and butter together, about 2 minutes in the microwave. Stir to combine until smooth.
- Combine with Cereal: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
- Layer the Mixture: Grease an 8×12-inch baking pan. Press half of the cereal mixture into the bottom, then spread the caramel-coconut mixture on top, followed by the remaining cereal mixture. Press down evenly.
- Top with Chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate in the microwave and pour it over the top of the cereal bars. Sprinkle the reserved toasted coconut over the melted chocolate before it hardens.
- Chill and Serve: Let the bars cool completely so the chocolate hardens. Once set, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
These bars are great for parties or as a sweet snack. You can substitute the semisweet chocolate with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
