Calypso Bars Recipe

Calypso bars are a delicious and indulgent dessert that combines the flavors of coconut, chocolate, and oats into a chewy and satisfying treat. This recipe is perfect for those who love a sweet and tropical flavor, and it's a great option for a potluck, bake sale, or just a casual night in with friends.

These bars are named after the lively and festive music of the Caribbean, which is fitting because they are a celebration of flavor and texture. The combination of crunchy oats, rich c...

1 ⅓ cups chopped dates
2 ½ (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
⅔ cup water
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 30
Yield: 30 small bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x10-inch baking pan.

Cook and stir dates, chocolate, water, white sugar, and 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.

Beat brown sugar and 3/4 cup butter together in a bowl until creamy. Add oats, flour, walnuts, baking soda, and salt; stir until texture is crumbly.

Press half the oat mixture into bottom of the prepared pan. Evenly spread chocolate-date mixture over oat mixture layer; crumble remaining oat mixture over chocolate-date layer.

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cut into 30 small squares.

Nutrition

222 cal.

Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 107mg
Total Carbohydrate: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Sugars: 23g
Protein: 2g
Vitamin C: 0mg
Calcium: 22mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 124mg

How to Make Calypso Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

222 cal.

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