Butter Tart Coconut Squares
Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery decadence and tropical flair with these Butter Tart Coconut Squares! Featuring a tender, golden shortbread crust topped with a rich filling of brown sugar, corn syrup, and eggs, these bars are elevated by the sweet chewiness of shredded coconut and the crunch of chopped pecans. With their gooey, caramelized texture and a perfect balance of salty and sweet, these squares bring the classic flavors of butter tarts to a shareable, crowd-pleasing format. Perfect for potlucks, dessert tables, or an afternoon treat, this recipe is as easy to make as it is to devour. Ready in under an hour and yielding 16 pieces, these squares are sure to become your new dessert favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cups pecans, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust bakes, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well-combined.
Stir the sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans into the filling mixture.
Pour the filling over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and turns golden brown. The center should have a slight jiggle but will firm up as it cools.
Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the square out of the pan.
Slice into 16 pieces and serve. Enjoy your Butter Tart Coconut Squares!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.6 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 898 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 515.7 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 370.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
