If you’re craving a sweet, chewy dessert that’s easy to make and full of rich flavor, these Coconut Chewies are the perfect choice. With buttery brown sugar, sweet coconut, and a hint of vanilla, each bite delivers a soft and irresistible texture that feels like pure comfort in dessert form.
Coconut Chewies – A Sweet Treat
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Butter, melted | ½ cup |
Brown sugar, packed | 2 cups |
Eggs | 2 |
Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
Salt | 1 teaspoon |
Shredded sweetened coconut | 1 ½ cups |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Together: Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until blended.
- Add Coconut: Fold in shredded sweetened coconut for that chewy texture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- Serve and Enjoy: Perfect with coffee, tea, or simply on their own!