Coconut Desserts You Need In Your Life: 12 Dreamy Coconut Cookies, Bars and Cakes

You need these coconut desserts in your life.

There are only two things I know for sure about coconut. People either 1) absolutely LOVE it or 2) hate it. It seems there is no coconut middle ground, so to speak. We happen to be in the former camp and simply can’t get enough of coconut desserts. The taste of coconut reminds us of warm vacations, happy holiday gatherings, childhood memories. For those of you coconut lovers, we’ve got quite the list of amazing coconut desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

1. Coconut Magic Bars

These brilliant bars are also called “Seven Layer Bars,” “Hello Dollies,” and “Congo Bars.” We call them “delicious.”

(Photo and Recipe by Dear Crissy)

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2. Coconut Lime Loaf Cake

This moist cake is bursting with flavor with the help of fresh limes. Yum!

(Photo and Recipe by Ana’s Baking Chronicles)

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3. Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies

Author Sally has perfected the ingredients to make them crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. Chocolate drizzle kicks these coconut cookies into overdrive.

(Photo and Recipe by Sally’s Baking Addicition)

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4. Vegan “Caramel” Mocha Coconut Oat Bars

This no bake recipe features melted chocolate topped with toasted coconut. Bonus: they’re gluten free.

(Photo and Recipe by Fit Mitten Kitchen)

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5. Chewy Toasted Coconut Cookies

Toasted coconut flakes and almond flavor team up for a winning combination.

(Photo and Recipe by My Sequined Life)

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6. Coconut Caramel Poke Cake

Craving a recipe for a super soft and flavorful cake? Look no further.

(Photo and Recipe by Averie Cooks)

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7. Layered Coconut Cake with Almonds

Almond Joy candy bar in a cake form. Are you in?

(Photo and Recipe by Valentina’s Corner)

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8. Paleo No Bake Coconut Crack Bars

These highly addictive bars require only 6 ingredients and are ready in 5 minutes. Done AND done.

(Photo and Recipe by Sweet and Savory Meals)

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9. 3-ingredient Raffaello Coconut Balls

These easy-to-make, no bake coconut balls are as pretty as they are tasty.

(Photo and Recipe by Happy Foods Tube)

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10. Lemon Coconut Cookies

Recipe author Kate says it best: “bright and citrus-y and a little tropical.” We’ll take that all year long.

(Photo and Recipe by I Heart Eating)

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11. Pumpkin Coconut Cake

A genius coconut dessert recipe that will carry you from summer into fall.

(Photo and Recipe by How Sweet Eats)

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12. Lemon Bundt Cake with Creamy Coconut Glaze

Let this be your go-to coconut recipe when you want something delicious AND pretty to set on the table for guests.

(Photo and Recipe by The Cozy Apron)

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