Coconut Chewies

Here’s a simple, sweet, and chewy treat that’s full of coconut flavor — Coconut Chewies! These golden bars are buttery, soft in the center, and slightly crisp on the edges. Think of them like coconut blondies: rich, chewy, and irresistible.

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🥥 Coconut Chewies Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 10 min | Bake Time: 25–30 min

Makes: 16 bars (in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan)

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🍴 Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment or lightly grease.

2. Mix wet ingredients:
   In a mixing bowl, stir together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
   Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.

3. Add dry ingredients:
   Stir in flour and salt just until no streaks remain.
   Fold in shredded coconut.

4. Spread & bake:
   Spread the thick batter evenly into your prepared pan.
   Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and set, and edges are lightly browned.

5. Cool & cut:
   Let cool completely before slicing into squares or bars. (They firm up as they cool.)

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🍫 Optional Add-Ins:

• ½ cup white or dark chocolate chips

• ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecans

• A few pinches of flaky sea salt on top before baking

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🥶 Storage:

• Store at room temp in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

• They freeze beautifully — just wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.

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Would you like a gluten-free, egg-free, or vegan version?