These Newfoundland five star bars are an easy dessert with a coconut, graham cracker and pecan base topped with melted chocolate and flaky sea salt. A holiday classic!
They share the chewy texture of my 7-layer bars, while the graham cracker crumbs give them that familiar s’mores bar flavor.
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Key Takeaways: Five Star Bars
- Newfoundland favorite: These 5 star bars are a classic Newfoundland-style treat.
- Quick prep: They take just 5 minutes to prep before baking.
- Loaded with texture: Coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and chopped pecans make every bite soft and gooey with a slight crunch.
- Chocolate topped: A layer of melted chocolate and flaked sea salt finishes them off perfectly.
Why I Love This Recipe
Earlier this year, my book club read The Day the World Came to Town, and I wanted to make a dessert from Newfoundland to go along with it. Five star bars kept coming up, so I knew I had to try them.
They’re so simple to make, with coconut, buttery graham cracker crumbs, crunchy pecans, and a smooth chocolate topping. They’re perfect for parties, holiday trays, or sharing with neighbors.
For more homemade candy bar flavors, try my Twix bars. For something extra chewy, go for Congo bars or oatmeal cookie bars. And when the Thanksgiving rolls around, pecan pie bars are just as easy to slice and share!