🥥🍫 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars (Homemade Coconut Chocolate Bliss)
✨ Introduction
Some treats don’t need a long ingredient list to steal the show — they just need the right ingredients, treated with love. These 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars are one of those magical recipes. Soft, sweet coconut pressed into perfect little bars, dipped in rich chocolate, then chilled until dreamy.
They taste just like the classic candy bars we grew up with — but fresher, creamier, and made right in your own kitchen. One bite turns into two… and suddenly the tray is empty.
🥥 Ingredients (Only 3!)
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
✨ Optional add-ins:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)
🥣 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Make the Coconut Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until the mixture is fully coated, sticky, and holds together when pressed.
Step 2: Form the Bars
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop about 1½–2 tablespoons of the coconut mixture and shape into small bars or logs. Place them on the tray.
Step 3: Chill
Refrigerate the coconut bars for 30–45 minutes until firm. This helps them keep their shape when dipped.
Step 4: Melt the Chocolate
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave (30-second intervals, stirring each time) or using a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
Step 5: Dip
Using forks, dip each chilled coconut bar into the melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing back on the parchment.
Step 6: Set
Refrigerate again for 20–30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
🍫 Methods & Tips for Perfection
- Softer center: Use a little extra condensed milk
- Thicker chocolate shell: Dip twice, chilling between layers
- Cleaner dipping: Freeze bars for 10 minutes before dipping
- Healthier twist: Use unsweetened coconut and dark chocolate
📜 History
Mounds bars were first introduced in the early 1900s as a coconut-filled chocolate candy with no almonds, becoming a beloved classic across generations. This homemade version keeps the heart of that nostalgic treat — coconut and chocolate — but simplifies it into an easy, modern recipe anyone can make.
🧱 Formation & Texture
- Inside: Soft, creamy, coconut-rich
- Outside: Smooth chocolate snap
- Overall: Melt-in-your-mouth with just the right chew
Each bar feels indulgent yet comforting — the perfect balance of sweet and rich.
❤️ Who Will Love These
- Coconut lovers
- Chocolate fans
- Kids & adults alike
- No-bake dessert fans
- Anyone craving nostalgic candy vibes
These are especially loved during holidays, parties, or late-night sweet cravings.
🎉 Conclusion
These 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars prove that simple recipes can deliver big flavor. No oven. No fuss. Just coconut, chocolate, and pure joy.
Make a batch, share a few… and hide the rest — because they won’t last long 🥥🍫💛
If you want variations (almond version, keto-friendly, or white chocolate dip), just say the word!