Thursday, October 1, 2009

Cookie Carnival: Black-Bottom Coconut Bars


I can't seem to get ahead these days, even when I'm ahead! I made these cookies for September's Cookie Carnival a couple of weeks ago and just now am finally getting them up. Whether they make it into the roundup or not, these little babies deserve their moment in the spotlight.

Bars with a chewy, roasty-toasty coconut top and a soft chocolately-chewy brownie-like bottom. What a great idea!


What did I love about these cookies? Pretty much everything. Granted, you have to really like coconut, because, well, of course there is a lot of it, but it is really good! I didn't make any changes to the recipe at all, even though several people who rated the recipe on Martha's website mentioned having different problems. I think if you just follow the directions and make sure you are checking your layers for the doneness clues given, and not just going by the time, then you'll be all set (and incidentally, so will your cookies).

My kiddos really loved these bars too - they loved the soft brownie-like bottom the most, but were also equally willing to eat the coconut top part. Thanks to Kate for choosing this recipe for us!

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15 comments:

  1. MariaOctober 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    I have made those and I love them! I am always behind, no worries. I hope you are feeling ok!

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  2. Barbara BakesOctober 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Holly they look sinfully delicious!

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  3. ManggyOctober 1, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    A macaroon on a brownie-- I can't believe I have never tried that before. Awesome!!! :)

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  4. Sweet as CocoOctober 2, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Wow these look good! I think we all feel like we fall behind--its just part of life ;)

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  5. Snooky doodleOctober 2, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    oh I wanted to make these too. I didn t though didn t have time :( these look delicious!

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  6. SusanOctober 2, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Wow! Those look delicious. Might have to add these to my (ever-growing) list of things I want to try. :)

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  7. MicheleOctober 4, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Yum! I love coconut. These look delicious!

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  8. k.a.r.e.nOctober 4, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I loved these too! Your photos are amazing.

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  9. Jules SomeoneOctober 4, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I wish I didn't hate coconut. I want to get back to the carnival!

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  10. Rachelle SOctober 4, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    These were great huh! =)

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  11. LeslieOctober 4, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    These look delicious, and I do have coconut in the pantry... You're a great source of inspiration for me!

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  12. The Simple Things...The Griffith Family BlogOctober 5, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    You make me fat just looking at these things! You are so awesome!! Love you, shoes are off!

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  13. PamelaOctober 5, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    These were very good and I really enjoyed them. Your pictures are great!! I love that you can really see the bottoms of the cookies. Take care and feel good!

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  14. woof nannyOctober 7, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    These look amazing. Can't wait to try them

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  15. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Those look yummy!

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