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I know I will be making these often.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBasketball"},"reviewBody":"DELICIOUS!! Was a big hit at a family gathering. Added a little extra coconut and the bars turned out just like the picture!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCar"},"reviewBody":"They tasted great, but they stuck to the bottom and were very gooey. I even refrigerated them, but still couldn't get them out of the pan very well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTree"},"reviewBody":"Read the reviews, tried a smaller pan to make thicker bars as others suggested and all I have to say is there\u2019s a reason it\u2019s a larger pan in the recipe!! They flopped big time, did not cook properly in the centre while the edges got hard, had to cook them at least an hour and the centre STILL turned out a bit undercooked, they look nothing like the picture, HOWEVER despite the cooking mishap the taste is still on point!! I would definitely try to make them again but in the suggested pan size. Otherwise great recipe! I am still happy with the turnout. Mine are ugly but delicious. Even with gluten free flour, which is what I made mine with. I think they would be great with extra coconut sprinkled on top with the walnuts :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFlower"},"reviewBody":"I bake cookies for our local senior center and like to try new recipes. I made these a few weeks ago and they are still raving about them. My most popular cookies to date. I made a few changes. I upped the almond extract in the filling to 1 tsp and used sliced almonds instead of walnuts. I also sprinkled the chips and almonds on before I baked them. The almonds became nicely tosted.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueDucky"},"reviewBody":"Love these bars and everywhere I take them people just love them. So easy. I made the recipe exactly how it is and so good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Overall, I'd have to give these a 5 star rating. I was a bit disappointed by the fact that they didn't turn out as thick as the picture shows. I think you'd have to make them in a smaller pan to get them to turn out thick like in the picture. I added a full teaspoon of almond extract, and used sliced, toasted almonds on top instead of walnuts. I was hoping that these were going to taste like an Almond Joy candy bar, but they really don't. They are good though, just different than what I expected. You'll need a glass of milk with these.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFish"},"reviewBody":"I was so excited for these, but they didn't quite turn out as I had hoped. Utilizing a 13X9 pan did not yield bars that looked anything like the picture. They were much thinner and the coconut mixture was not as nicely distributed. The dessert itself was far too sweet for me. I was hoping that the unsweetened chocolate would tone it down, but combined with the chips on top and condensed milk, it was too sweet and yielded a very almond-y flavor despite a reduced amount of extract. I don't see myself making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveApple"},"reviewBody":"These were awesome! Made them for a Christmas family gathering, and everyone loved them. I just used an entire 14 oz pkg of coconut. 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I even refrigerated them, but still couldn't get them out of the pan very well.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2020 02:55","GUID":"e4cb3973f27a48989455652d0a4db648","MemberId":9888836,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Rose","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2020 02:55"},{"Comment":"Read the reviews, tried a smaller pan to make thicker bars as others suggested and all I have to say is there\u2019s a reason it\u2019s a larger pan in the recipe!! They flopped big time, did not cook properly in the centre while the edges got hard, had to cook them at least an hour and the centre STILL turned out a bit undercooked, they look nothing like the picture, HOWEVER despite the cooking mishap the taste is still on point!! I would definitely try to make them again but in the suggested pan size. Otherwise great recipe! I am still happy with the turnout. Mine are ugly but delicious. Even with gluten free flour, which is what I made mine with. I think they would be great with extra coconut sprinkled on top with the walnuts :)","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/08\/2019 22:58","GUID":"2ec82ca2fea54d5786c2f5a80f122752","MemberId":9618703,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Jasmine","SubmittedDate":"03\/08\/2019 22:58"},{"Comment":"These were awesome! Made them for a Christmas family gathering, and everyone loved them. I just used an entire 14 oz pkg of coconut. Mine definitely didn't look as pretty as the ones in the picture (they stuck to the bottom of the pan), but they still tasted great!","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/08\/2019 21:09","GUID":"b3ac2c0f27d64a5084799590b88caf41","MemberId":1076910,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dschultz01","SubmittedDate":"01\/08\/2019 21:09"},{"Comment":"I was so excited for these, but they didn't quite turn out as I had hoped. Utilizing a 13X9 pan did not yield bars that looked anything like the picture. They were much thinner and the coconut mixture was not as nicely distributed. The dessert itself was far too sweet for me. I was hoping that the unsweetened chocolate would tone it down, but combined with the chips on top and condensed milk, it was too sweet and yielded a very almond-y flavor despite a reduced amount of extract. I don't see myself making this again.","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/19\/2018 20:25","GUID":"fc4bcddf7af64528939521ec00dc1b1c","MemberId":9551678,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Lisa","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2018 20:25"},{"Comment":"DELICIOUS!! Was a big hit at a family gathering. Added a little extra coconut and the bars turned out just like the picture!!","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/12\/2018 17:03","GUID":"2ac292d0e8b1456fa145da89795a5f10","MemberId":1886932,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tennis-twin","SubmittedDate":"07\/12\/2018 17:03"},{"Comment":"
This recipe is easy to make and very delish!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"14217c3fded04f2bb49a5dc6d5762252","MemberId":7729988,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Lisa","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2018 03:02"},{"Comment":"
Overall, I'd have to give these a 5 star rating. I was a bit disappointed by the fact that they didn't turn out as thick as the picture shows. I think you'd have to make them in a smaller pan to get them to turn out thick like in the picture. I added a full teaspoon of almond extract, and used sliced, toasted almonds on top instead of walnuts. I was hoping that these were going to taste like an Almond Joy candy bar, but they really don't. They are good though, just different than what I expected. You'll need a glass of milk with these.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"02\/03\/2018 07:39","GUID":"185b0a34442c486c929f778fdc01a80f","MemberId":8923594,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TrishtheDish1","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2018 07:39"},{"Comment":"
Love these bars and everywhere I take them people just love them. So easy. I made the recipe exactly how it is and so good.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/24\/2015 07:39","GUID":"c376e57c7dc9476fa7f72160621f2245","MemberId":4790178,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Rhonda1969","SubmittedDate":"12\/24\/2015 07:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2012 11:57","GUID":"2b6363a45f2943ff93b91e8846796769","MemberId":3446567,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lottieda","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2012 11:57"},{"Comment":"
I bake cookies for a local senior center and like to try new recipes. I made these a few weeks ago and they are still raving about them. These are the most popular ones I've made so far. I did make a few changes. I upped the almond extract to 1 tsp and used sliced almonds instead of walnuts. I also sprinkled the chocolate chips and almonds on before baking. The almonds got nicely toasted. I know I will be making these often.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"08\/12\/2011 13:05","GUID":"6cb8f05e0410418a82a85631f6302d79","MemberId":5876794,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Grady's mom","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2011 15:30"},{"Comment":"
I bake cookies for our local senior center and like to try new recipes. I made these a few weeks ago and they are still raving about them. My most popular cookies to date. I made a few changes. I upped the almond extract in the filling to 1 tsp and used sliced almonds instead of walnuts. I also sprinkled the chips and almonds on before I baked them. The almonds became nicely tosted.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/12\/2011 13:05","GUID":"6cb8f05e0410418a82a85631f6302d79","MemberId":5876794,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Grady's mom","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2011 13:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2010 23:07","GUID":"9BA2E84DE214476B8EAF2B8FC6DEBE67","MemberId":887938,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dwinokur","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2010 23:07"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43638,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310802,"name":"Bars","slug":"bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310737,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"There's nothing easier or more satisfying than a good par recipe. Try our takes on the classic lemon bar, pumpkin bar, cookie bar and more.","parent":310796,"count":844,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/"},{"term_id":310817,"name":"Nut Bars","slug":"nut-bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310752,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Crunchy and sweet, homemade nut bars are a tasty treat all your friends will love. Taste Recipes has dozens of recipes for you to share.","parent":310802,"count":344,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/nut-bars\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Fudgy Macaroon Bars"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n