What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Daily Special: Xylocarp Coconut Bars! Although it’s not typically a word in my vocabulary, I discovered the word xylocarp means “a fruit, such as a coconut, having a hard woody pericarp.” Bingo! It’s the answer to my alphabet challenge when I get to this letter. Everyone is already aware coconut has health benefits. Some even classify it as a superfood. Personally, I just like the taste of it. It can magically transport me to a tropical island with swaying palm trees and hypnotic reggae music. Ahhhhh.
XYLOCARP COCONUT BARS
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 1/3 cups of coconut, flaked
1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9″x13″ baking pan lightly with nonstick oil. Pour butter in pan to cover the bottom. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over butter. Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk to form another layer. Top evenly with chocolate morsels, coconut, and pecans. Press down firmly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly before cutting.
Love the new word, xylocarp!
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Hahaha. It’s real. (I didn’t make it up.) 😜
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That word is a mouthful! As are these tasty treats . .
Nice job, tackling X!
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Thanks very much. It was delicious. 😍
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I love this bar recipe! I love the word, xylocarp. Fun post, Gail! 🏖️ 🏝️
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The word kinda reminds me of a “musical fish”! lol 😜
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I always wonder what you will come up with next for those difficult letters
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Oops. Wasn’t done. Lol. Also meant to add that it’s awesome that you are able to find creative ways and new words all the time! Good stuff Gail!
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Thanks, Rini! You have a gift of spreading joy to those who know you. What a blessing! 🌸
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It’s turning into quite a challenge. 😋
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Cool word
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Hahaha. Thanks, Lyn. I wish I could take credit for it. 😜
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