Soft and creamy coconut cream cheese bars with a buttery crust and rich cheesecake-style filling.

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

16 oz cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. Mix butter, sugar, flour, and salt for crust.

4. Press into pan and bake 12 minutes.

5. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

6. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

7. Spread filling over crust.

8. Mix coconut and condensed milk.

9. Sprinkle over cream cheese layer.

10. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes.

11. Cool completely.

12. Refrigerate before slicing.

Chill thoroughly before cutting.

Store refrigerated.

Delicious topped with toasted coconut.