Description
These buttery coconut bars are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth with every bite. Featuring a perfect blend of rich butter, sweet shredded coconut, and a tender crumb, these bars make an ideal dessert or snack for coconut lovers. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they offer a deliciously moist texture with a subtle vanilla aroma.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8×8-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Blend Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fold in Coconut: Carefully fold in the sweetened shredded coconut, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Baking Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread it out evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 16 squares for serving.
Notes
- For a richer coconut flavor, you can toast the shredded coconut lightly before folding it into the batter.
- Ensure that the butter is fully melted but not hot when mixing with eggs to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- These bars can be drizzled with melted chocolate or dusted with powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
