Description
These Buttery Coconut Bars are a delightful treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. Combining the richness of melted butter with sweet shredded coconut, these bars offer a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for dessert or a sweet snack, they are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
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
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing and lightly flouring it to prevent the bars from sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Then, stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Integrate dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Add shredded coconut: Fold in the sweetened shredded coconut thoroughly to ensure it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare to bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to ensure they hold their shape and are easy to handle.
Notes
- Ensure the melted butter is not too hot when mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling.
- You can substitute sweetened shredded coconut with unsweetened for a less sweet version.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- These bars can be chilled before cutting for cleaner edges.
