CHOCOLATE COCONUT DESSERT BARS

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"It's impossible to resist this scrumptious dessert," says field editor Carolyn Kyzer of Alexander, Arkansas. "With nuts, chocolate and a creamy cheesecake-like layer, these treats taste like homemade candy bars. I keep the ingredients on hand so I can whip up a batch anytime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Unroll crescent roll dough into one long rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet; seal seams and perforations. Roll out into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle, building up dough around edges. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and egg until smooth; stir in coconut. Spread over crust., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set. Immediately sprinkle with chips. Let stand for 5 minutes; spread melted chips over the top. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.