Chewy Coconut Bars Recipe
Indulge in the chewy goodness of these Coconut Bars that are a perfect blend of sweet and buttery flavors with a hint of vanilla. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Coconut Bars:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in salt and flour just until incorporated.
- Add coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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