Chewy Brown Butter Coconut Blondies
Rich, chewy coconut blondies featuring nutty brown butter and caramelized brown sugar that create deep toffee notes. The sweetened coconut adds tropical flavor and delightful texture contrast to these dense, fudgy bars. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or casual dessert occasions when you want something more sophisticated than basic brownies but just as satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan
- 2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling regularly until it turns amber and releases nutty aroma, then remove from heat
- 3
Stir brown sugar into browned butter until fully dissolved, then add eggs and vanilla, stirring until smooth
- 4
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl
- 5
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined
- 6
Fold in shredded coconut and pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes, covering with foil for final 10 minutes if top browns too quickly
- 8
Cool completely before slicing
Tips
Watch butter carefully when browning - it can go from perfect to burned quickly. The nutty aroma is your cue to remove from heat.
Don't overbake these bars. They should still look slightly underdone in center when you remove them for the perfect chewy texture.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 5 days
Can be made 2 days ahead, store covered
Serve at room temperature, cut into squares
Common Mistakes
Brown butter slowly to avoid burning and bitter flavor
Cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
Gluten-Free Swaps
use 1:1 baking blend
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use unsweetened coconut instead?
Yes, but add 2-3 tablespoons extra sugar to compensate for lost sweetness from the coconut.
What if my brown butter burns?
Start over with fresh butter. Burned butter will make the entire batch taste bitter and acrid.
How long do these keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months wrapped tightly.