I have always adored traditional German chocolate cake. My mother used to bake one for me for special occasions and for some ordinary days, too. Of course, the very best part is the frosting. I’m not even sure I need the cake. Just give me a little bowl of frosting, and I could be happy as can be.
With these blondies, we have all the components of that fantastic frosting. Pecans, coconut, brown sugar, and butter come together to make a pan full of bars very reminiscent of my childhood love. Plus, I threw in some chocolate chips for good measure.
These bars are moist and chewy and just downright delicious. They definitely fall into the quick and easy categories, too.
I so rarely bake with coconut (thanks to Quinn) that I try to revel in it when I do. I did share most of these with some of my usual taste testers, but I happily saved a few just for me.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Spray paper with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture. Stir in pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 22-25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Use overhanging parchment paper to lift bars out of pan before cutting into bars.
http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/02/coconut-pecan-blondies/
February 21st, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Oh wow, divine!
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:20 am
they look so delicious! i want one. now!
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:33 pm
So yummy!!! Thanks for always sharing such great recipes!
February 22nd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Sounds delicious; some of my all-time favourite ingredients in here – pecans and coconut together are awesome I imagine!
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 pm
I ADORE coconut. As a kid, I didn’t like it at all, and now I find that every time I see flaked unsweetened coconut in the supermarket I buy a package. These look amazing!
February 24th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
These sound insanely delicious
I have to make them!!
February 28th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
these sound wonderful!
February 29th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
love the idea of coconut in blondies!
May 9th, 2013 at 2:55 pm
I tried this recipe last night and it really didn’t work…do you think the amount of flour is correct? I cooked mine 10 minutes longer and still a goey mess. Thank you!!
May 9th, 2013 at 10:00 pm
Hi, Lisa. The recipe is correct. Did you use softened or melted butter? I see that I didn’t specify in the recipe, but it should be softened.