Chewy Vanilla Coconut Bars
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Chewy Vanilla Coconut Bars—an easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These golden, chewy bars combine the rich warmth of vanilla with the tropical sweetness of shredded coconut for a flavor-packed treat that melts in your mouth. Made with pantry staples like brown sugar, unsalted butter, and a touch of fluffy baking powder, this recipe creates a soft, moist texture that’s impossible to resist. Ready in just 40 minutes (including prep and bake time), these bars are an ideal choice for potlucks, coffee breaks, or a quick dessert fix. Serve them as they are or pair with a dollop of whipped cream for added decadence. With simple steps and an indulgent outcome, these coconut bars are guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 200 grams shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
Allow the butter and sugar mixture to cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the shredded sweetened coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake).
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 equal-sized bars and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 2% | |
*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.
