Coconut Chocolate Squares

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 8 ounces fine quality bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70% cacao)

Recipe

• 1 line bottom and 2 opposite sides of an 8-inch square metal baking pan with a sheet of waxed paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides.
• 2 mix together flaked and condensed milk with your fingertips until well combined, then firmly press into pan in an even layer with an offset spatula. chill, uncovered 5 minutes.
• 3 melt chocolate gently in microwave on low until completely melted and smooth. spread evenly over coconut layer and chill until firm, 7-10 minutes.
• 4 lift confection onto cutting board using overhang and halve it with a sharp knife. sandwich the halves together, coconut sides in, to form and 8x4-inch rectangle, then discard waxed paper. cut into 16-20 pieces.
• 5 chill until serving time.