Chocolate Coconut Bars

This is a very simple coconut bars and easy to prepare. Preparation time is only 10 to 15 mins.  (other than baking). No need of any hand mixer , just a spoon and a rubber spatula is enough.

INGREDIENTS
CHOCOLATE BASE
unsalted melted butter – 1/2 cup
Egg – 1
All purpose flour – 1/4 cup
Sugar – 1/2 cup
Unsweetened Coco powder – 1/4 cup
salt – 1/4 tsp

COCONUT TOPPING
All purpose flour – 1 cup
Sweetened shredded coconut – 7 ounce , 1/2 cup for sprinkling
Eggs -2
Sugar – 3/4 cup
Vanilla essence – 1/2 tsp
  
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 375 degree.
CHOCOLATE BASE :
1. In a mixing bowl , pour the melted butter, sugar and salt and whisk it together . Then add egg, coco powder, flour and using a rubber spatula mix it well until smooth.
2. Take a baking pan and place a aluminum foil and butter the bottom and sides of the foil and spread the prepared batter over this and bake it for about 10 to 15 mins. Remove it from oven and cool it.

COCONUT TOPPING:
1. In a bowl whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla essence, mix in flour and coconut.
2. Spread this mixture over the prepared chocolate base and evenly spread it.
3. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup coconut and bake for 25 to 30 mins in 375 degree. (insert a tooth pick and check , if it comes out clean remove the cake from the oven) Take it out from the pan and cut into bars and store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

Recipe Source : Everyday food recipes