Toasted Coconut Blondies Recipe
These Toasted Coconut Blondies are a delightful twist on classic blondies, featuring toasted shredded coconut and white chocolate chips for a rich, buttery, and chewy dessert. Perfectly golden on top with a soft interior, they offer a tropical flavor burst combined with the comforting sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla.
- Author: liam
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For Toasted Coconut
- ½ cup (43 g) unsweetened coconut, shredded or flaked
For Blondie Batter
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (213 g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips
- Preheat and Toast Coconut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the shredded coconut in a thin, even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 4-7 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal of the blondies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir well until the mixture is fully blended and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and salt to the wet mixture. Gently stir just until all the dry ingredients are incorporated; avoid overmixing for a tender texture.
- Incorporate Add-ins: Fold in the toasted coconut and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly all the way to the edges.
- Bake Blondies: Bake for 22-26 minutes at 350°F, or until the top turns a golden brown and appears set. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out with wet batter, bake a few minutes longer.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the blondies from the oven and transfer the pan to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into squares.
Notes
- Blondies will keep well in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, wrap blondies tightly in wax paper or parchment, then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Ensure the coconut is evenly toasted to develop the best flavor without burning it.
- Use parchment paper in the pan for easier removal and cleaner slices.
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