Description
Coconut bars bring sweet memories of summer afternoons when sharing treats with family feels like pure happiness. Crisp graham cracker base topped with creamy coconut filling delivers simple comfort that makes your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix 1 cup softened butter and ½ cup sugar in a large bowl until creamy. The texture should look light and fluffy.
- Add 2 cups flour and ¼ teaspoon salt to the butter mixture. Combine until a crumbly dough forms. Press this evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden. The surface should look set but not deeply browned.
- While the crust bakes, whisk 3 large eggs in a separate bowl until they become foamy and slightly frothy.
- Stir 1½ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt into the eggs. Mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves.
- Fold ½ cup flour and 1½ cups shredded coconut into the egg mixture. Stir until everything looks evenly distributed.
- Remove the golden crust from the oven. Spread the coconut mixture carefully across the entire surface, making sure it covers the crust completely.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The top should become deep golden brown and feel firm when gently touched.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. This helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Use a sharp knife to slice into squares. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for neat, precise edges.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother crust texture.
- Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to create a solid, stable base for the coconut topping.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting to help them set and make slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Experiment with adding chopped nuts like almonds or pecans to the coconut topping for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-43 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 306 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg