Coconut Chocolate Squares

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut (or use all sweetened flaked coconut)
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 8 ounces fine quality bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70% cacao)

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Mix together flaked and dried coconut 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. 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. 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. 5

   Chill until serving time.