Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Topping
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir until well blended to create a smooth mixture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and consistent.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the texture.
- Fold in Coconut: Gently fold in the shredded coconut to evenly distribute it throughout the batter for that classic chewy texture.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 9 to 12 bars for serving.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for an extra layer of sweetness and texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
