Five Star Bars
Five Star Bars
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, generously measured
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounce
For the Topping
- 4 Aero chocolate bars, unwrapped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring enough overhang to easily lift the bars out later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, melted butter, and generously measured vanilla extract. Pour in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk, scraping out any remaining milk from the can. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until well incorporated, forming a heavy, sticky mixture.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Transfer the prepared mixture into the lined baking pan. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan to create a compact, uniform base.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the base in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Once the baked base is removed from the oven, immediately place the unwrapped Aero chocolate bars on top of the hot base. Allow the pan to sit for approximately 5 minutes, using the residual heat from the base to melt the chocolate bars.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
After the chocolate has softened, use a knife or small offset spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the entire surface of the base.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Allow the bars to cool completely to room temperature. This is crucial for the chocolate topping to set properly. Once fully cooled, carefully remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper lining.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
Cut the cooled slab into individual squares or bars. Serve and enjoy your fabulous Five Star Bars!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Five Star Bars
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, generously measured
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounce
For the Topping
- 4 Aero chocolate bars, unwrapped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring enough overhang to easily lift the bars out later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, melted butter, and generously measured vanilla extract. Pour in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk, scraping out any remaining milk from the can. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until well incorporated, forming a heavy, sticky mixture.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Transfer the prepared mixture into the lined baking pan. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan to create a compact, uniform base.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the base in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Once the baked base is removed from the oven, immediately place the unwrapped Aero chocolate bars on top of the hot base. Allow the pan to sit for approximately 5 minutes, using the residual heat from the base to melt the chocolate bars.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
After the chocolate has softened, use a knife or small offset spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the entire surface of the base.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Allow the bars to cool completely to room temperature. This is crucial for the chocolate topping to set properly. Once fully cooled, carefully remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper lining.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
Cut the cooled slab into individual squares or bars. Serve and enjoy your fabulous Five Star Bars!
⏱️ 5 min