Coconut Bar Cookies
Indulge in the tropical perfection of Coconut Bar Cookies, a delightful recipe that combines buttery richness with the sweet, chewy texture of shredded coconut. These easy-to-make cookie bars are prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under half an hour, making them a quick yet crowd-pleasing treat. Each batch is perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla and a touch of brown sugar caramelization, while optional semi-sweet chocolate chips add decadent bursts of flavor. Ideal for coconut lovers, these soft, cake-like bars offer a bite-sized tropical escape. Serve them as an after-dinner dessert, a midday snack, or a homemade gift that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.5 cup Optional: Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the shredded sweetened coconut, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough. If using, also fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 square-shaped cookies.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.9 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.5 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1353 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 716.5 g | 261% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1448 mg | 31% | |
*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.
