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Chewy Coconut Bars

Soft and chewy coconut bars you'll want to sink your teeth into!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the shortbread base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
for the coconut filling
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or use vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F, and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper with long ends. This is optional but will allow you to remove the bars for easier slicing.
  2. Melt the butter in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop and allow to cool before proceeding.
  3. Add the brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the butter. Stir to combine.
  4. Fold in the flour and mix until just combined, don't over mix. You will have a lumpy mixture.
  5. Scatter the shortbread dough into your prepared baking pan, and using your hands or the back of a spoon, pat it into an even layer.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, mix the filling. Add the eggs, vanilla bean paste, sugar, and salt to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
  8. Add the baking powder and whisk well.
  9. Fold in the flour and 2 loosely packed cups of the shredded coconut. Again, don't over-mix, fold until the ingredients are just combined. You should have around 1/2 cup of coconut leftover for sprinkling on top.
  10. Spread the filling into an even layer on top of the par-baked shortbread. Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining shredded coconut.
  11. Return the bars to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the filling is set and just starting to turn golden brown on the edges.
  12. Allow the bars to completely cool before removing and slicing.
  13. Coconut bars will keep for several days at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 207IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 207IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.