Coconut Blondies Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 24 brownies
Description:
These Coconut Blondies are simply awesome! Bursting with the delightful flavors of coconut and pecans, they make a perfect treat for any occasion. Inspired by “The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook,” these blondies are easy to make and incredibly delicious. You’ll find yourself craving these moist and chewy bars time and time again. Plus, there’s a tantalizing chocolate chip variation to try!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare baking pan: Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, ensuring that it’s well-coated to prevent sticking.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside for later use.
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Melt butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until it’s completely liquefied.
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Combine wet ingredients: Remove the melted butter from the heat, and stir in the light brown sugar and vanilla extract until well blended. Then, add the eggs one at a time, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Add coconut and pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans and sweetened flaked coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Spread batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge of the pan comes out clean. It’s important not to overbake the blondies; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
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Cool: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Slice: Once cooled, cut the blondies lengthwise into 4 strips, and then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces to yield 24 delicious brownies.
Variations:
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Pecan Blondies: If you prefer a version without coconut, simply omit the sweetened flaked coconut from the recipe.
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Chocolate Chip Blondies: For an extra indulgent treat, omit the coconut and instead stir in one (6 oz) package of semisweet chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
Enjoy these delightful Coconut Blondies as a sweet snack, dessert, or anytime treat! They’re sure to be a hit with family and friends.
