Description
These Buttery Coconut Bars are a delightful treat with a rich buttery flavor and a sweet coconut crunch. Perfect for coconut lovers, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in coconut: Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Press into baking dish and bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the coconut before adding it to the batter.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
