Description
Rich, chewy, and deeply coconut-forward, these Coconut Butter Bars bring together a buttery base, toasty golden edges, and a satisfying creamy interior that slices cleanly and stores beautifully. With balanced sweetness and a straightforward method, they’re ideal for make-ahead desserts, gifting, or sharing with coffee.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons toasted coconut, for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a metal or glass 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Add the egg and egg yolk, stirring gently until fully incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract, then fold in the flour until just combined.
5. Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the center comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Chill for 30 minutes for cleaner slicing.
9. Sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving, if desired.
10. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Use unsweetened shredded coconut for better texture control and to avoid overly sweet bars.
Always cool completely before slicing to maintain clean edges and layered structure.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: coconut butter bars, chewy coconut bars, easy bar desserts