Description
The Missing Link Bigfoot Bars are a fun, creative no-bake treat that combines toasted sweetened coconut, milk chocolate, almonds, and pretzels to create a whimsical Bigfoot foot-shaped snack bar. These bars are perfect for parties, themed gatherings, or as a playful dessert that delights both kids and adults.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 30 whole almonds
- 12 pretzels (regular, to look like links)
Instructions
- Toast the Coconut: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread the sweetened coconut evenly on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Toast in the oven for about 1 minute, flipping and moving the coconut to ensure even golden coloring. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Template: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange the almonds in a row to resemble toes of a foot. Draw a foot shape around the almonds as a guide, then carefully remove the almonds and set them aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the milk chocolate chips into a disposable piping bag or resealable storage bag. Microwave in 30-second intervals, flipping and squishing the bag between intervals to melt the chocolate evenly. Once fully melted, snip off the tip of the piping bag.
- Shape the Feet: Pipe chocolate around the drawn foot template on the parchment paper and fill in the center to form the foot shape.
- Add Pretzels: Press two pretzels into the middle of the chocolate foot shape, leaving space at the top for the almonds (toes).
- Add the Toes and Hair: Cover the pretzels with more melted chocolate. Slide the reserved almonds into the chocolate at the top to resemble toes. Sprinkle the toasted coconut onto the bottom area of the foot shape to mimic hair, leaving the toe area clear.
- Set the Bars: Refrigerate the bars until the chocolate has fully set and hardened completely, about 30 minutes or until firm.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to make removal of the bars easier once set.
- Be careful not to over-toast the coconut, as it can burn quickly.
- You can substitute milk chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate if preferred.
- For easier chocolate melting, ensure chips are in a microwave-safe bag and stir or squish frequently.
- Store the finished bars in the refrigerator to maintain shape and freshness.
