Description
Buttery, chewy, and bursting with sweet coconut flavor, these Coconut Butter Bars are an irresistible dessert or snack that everyone loves. With a golden shortbread crust and a rich coconut filling, they’re perfect for parties, potlucks, or whenever you need an indulgent treat. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, sweet snack recipes, or a make-ahead bar for gatherings, this quick and simple recipe delivers every time. It’s one of those easy recipes you’ll find yourself baking again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
0.25 cup shredded coconut (for sprinkling)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 0.5 cup sugar until fluffy.
3. Add 2 cups flour, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 eggs. Add 1 cup sugar, 0.5 cup flour, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 0.5 teaspoon almond extract.
6. Stir in 0.5 cup melted butter, then fold in 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut.
7. Spread the filling over the warm crust evenly. Top with 0.25 cup shredded coconut if desired.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and set.
9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Always let the bars cool completely before slicing for the best texture and clean cuts.
Use sweetened shredded coconut for optimal chew and flavor.
Lining the pan with parchment paper makes removal and cleanup much easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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