Make Homemade Mounds Bar Recipe with just 3 ingredients. It is super easy and such a great treat for coconut fans.
This super easy no bake dessert recipe will surprise you! It only has 3 ingredients and is so very easy to make. The entire recipe is quick and simple for the best dessert or snack.
If you love buying Mounds candy bars, this is a must-try. I also make Homemade Snickers and it’s also delicious. My family loves when I make candy at home.
If you have leftover coconut, try making Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
They look so fancy and taste even better. These Homemade Mounds Bar are similar to the Almond Joy candy bar. The sweet coconut filling is dipped in melted chocolate for the perfect mounds bar treat.
I was really pleased with how they turned out. The bars looked like something you might see at a bakery but without the fancy price tag.
What is The Main Ingredient in a Mounds Candy Bar?
The main ingredient for this Homemade Mounds Candy is the coconut. You can dip the coconut mounds in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut – Make sure you get the unsweetened variety.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Try Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe.
- Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate – either would be delicious.
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How to Make Mounds Bar
Step 1. Combine Milk and Coconut – First, you need a medium mixing bowl. Add the coconut and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl.
Step 2. Combine together.
Step 3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then wet your hands and shape the coconut mixture into 12 logs. Finally, freeze for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 4. While the coconut bars are in the freezer, melt the chocolate. Use a microwave-safe bowl and microwave the chocolate on high for 30 seconds.
Step 5. Stir the chocolate and microwave in 15-second intervals. Make sure to stir in between each interval so you don’t burn the chocolate.
Step 6. Once melted, use 2 forks to dip each of the coconut bars into the chocolate. I also try to shake off any excess chocolate on the coconut layer.
Step 7. As you coat the batch, place them back on the lined baking sheet.
Step 8. Let the melted chocolate set while on the baking pan.
Pro Tips
- Melting Chocolate – Carefully melt chocolate in 30 second intervals. Stir the chocolate after melting so that it doesn’t burn.
- Double Boiler – You can also melt the chocolate on the stovetop in a double boiler if you prefer.
- Chocolate Chips – We used semi-sweet chocolate chips but you can also use dark chocolate chip or milk chocolate chips. You can also use high quality chocolate bars to melt in the microwave.
- Coconut – This recipe is best if used unsweetened coconut.
- Freezing the Mounds Bars – After forming the coconut mixture into logs, allow them to properly freeze. If you rush this step, it will be difficult to dip into the chocolate.
- Remove Excess Chocolate – After dipping the coconut mounds into chocolate, remove excessive chocolate before placing on the baking sheet.
- Baking Sheet – For easy cleanup make sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Almond Joy – These homemade mounds would be delicious with a almond placed on the coconut mixture before dipping into chocolate.
Storage
Place the mounds bars inside an airtight container. They can be stored at room temperature up to 4 to 5 days.
How to Freeze
The homemade mounds can be kept in the freezer in a freezer safe container. We like to enjoy the homemade mounds cold. After removing the mounds from the freezer, place in the fridge or counter, to allow them to thaw for a few minutes.
Can I Double the Recipe?
Yes, if you are making this recipe for the holidays or to stock your freezer, you can easily double this recipe. Keep the Homemade Mounds stocked in the freezer for a delicious chocolate treat.
More Chocolate Desserts
- Hot Chocolate Bomb
- Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
- Amazing Chocolate Brownie Cookies Recipe
- Easter Chocolate Bark
- The Best Chocolate Fudge Recipe
- One Bowl Brownies
Give this easy recipe a try for a sweet treat. Please leave a comment and star recipe rating once you do.
Homemade Mounds Bar Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 15 ounces semi sweet or dark chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine coconut and sweetened condensed milk.
- With clean and wet hands, shape the coconut mixture into 12 logs, placing each on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Freeze for about 20-30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the the chocolate on high for 30 second. Stir well. Then microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
- Use forks to dip each of the coconut bars into the chocolate, then transfer back to the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Allow the chocolate on the bars to set.
- Because the bars were chilled in the freezer, the chocolate should set quickly.
I want to try the mounds bars for Christmas. If I make them in advance you say they can be stored at room temperature up to 4 to 5 days. What can I do to make them last longer?
You can freeze them for up to 3 months.