I hope you love these Coconut Chocolate Diamonds as much as I do! Here’s a little background on how I first discovered them.
I grew up beside a wonderful family of seven and loved the daily antics of this tribe. Being an only child I didn’t have the camaraderie of sister or brotherhood. This family brought me into their fold and to this day have made me feel like part of their family. I was extremely saddened when they decided to move away.
The matriarch of this fabulous family gave me her Better Homes and Gardens cookbook collection that I have treasured ever since. I have recently added to the collection when I stumbled upon another vintage cookbook at my friend Nan and her daughter Courtney’s company, The Kitschy Chicks.
Anyway, I have loved these cookbooks forever and still use them to this day, changing recipes to suit the need. This is a great recipe that I have made countless times but have changed it up. I also like to underbake this at times and then it is runny and gooey and tastes like a really good butter tart. They freeze well and can be included in your child’s lunchbox. I have also made these at Christmas time as the diamond shape adds to the cookie collection. Enjoy!!!
Recipe
6 Tbsp. butter softened
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare an 8″ square pan by spraying with cooking spray and then lining with overhanging parchment paper. Cream together butter, white sugar, and salt. Stir in the 1 cup of flour. Place the ingredients into the pan and pat down. Bake for 15 min. or until lightly browned.
While the crust is baking, combine eggs and vanilla. Add the brown sugar gradually, mixing until just blended. Next, add the remaining 2 Tbsp flour and salt. Stir in the coconut and chocolate. Bake 15- 20 min. under baking, if you like to maintain that gooey interior or completely bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the pan cool and run a knife around the edge that is not lined with the parchment and pull out the squares using the parchment paper. Cut into diamonds.
Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens, Cookies and Candies
Comments & Reviews
Linda says
Oh my word, I’m drooling – you got me with coconut ! and then I saw the pic ! Pinning this right now. Have a great weekend.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Linda, enjoy!!
MissMessy says
Yum yum yum yum yum 🙂 you had me with the mention of coconut. Sound amazing.
Noshing with the Nolands says
They really are good and sometimes I make them with nuts and not chocolate.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
Great combination! I love bars and this is different.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Paula, we love these!!
shelley says
you had me at coconut! gonna try these without the chocolate
Marie@citronlimette says
Sound wonderful. Great recipe and wonderful pictures.
Thanks
Liz says
I grew up baking from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook! These bars sound fantastic…I need to make them soon 🙂
Villy @ For the love of Feeding says
Yummy! I have made chocolate hazelnut diamonds and they were delicious, so I can imagine the coconut-choco combo is great!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Chocolate hazelnut sounds divine too!!
Lori says
I made these today for a potluck lunch. They were delicious, but I didn’t get enough so I’m making them again tonight. Thanks for sharing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Glad you liked them so much Lori, enjoy!!
Peter Block says
i do not even like cocunut but i would eat these. love the layout too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
They are so good, thanks Peter.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
OOoooooh these look GOOD!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Kayle for coming by!!
Shannon says
Great recipe – they look amazing! I love your blog b/c not only are the recipes wonderful, your photos are so great to look at!! Thanks for sharing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Shannon!!