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Chocolate Coconut Blondies

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Coconut Blondies to Savor

Enjoy these Chocolate Coconut Blondies, a quick and easy dessert that's rich and satisfying.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 extra egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt can substitute with regular salt
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
For the Add-Ins
  • 0.75 cups sweetened shredded coconut can substitute with unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate can substitute with chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch metal baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of melted unsalted butter and 1.5 cups of light brown sugar and mix until smooth.
  3. Add 2 large eggs, 1 extra egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is well combined.
  4. Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt and 1.25 cups of flour, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in 0.75 cup of sweetened shredded coconut and 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chunks.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top. Optionally sprinkle remaining coconut and chocolate on top.
  7. Bake for approximately 40 minutes until the center is set yet slightly gooey.
  8. Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting out to cool completely, then slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For better freshness, store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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