Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars
Calories: 12
Adjust Servings Here: 16 squares
Description
These chocolate chip coconut bars are soft, chewy, and packed with coconut and chocolate in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy one-bowl recipe comes together quickly and bakes into buttery, golden bars with crisp edges and a tender center. Perfect for dessert, snack time, or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
- 113 g (cup) Unsalted butter room temp
- 100 g (cup) White sugar
- 110 g (cup) Brown sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 85 g (cup) Desiccated coconut
- 90 g (cup) All-purpose flour
- 60 g (cup) Almond meal
- 1 tsp Salt
- 200 g (oz) Chocolate chips
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ tsp Almond extract optional
- 10 Almonds chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the pan and oven - Preheat the oven to 170°C / 340°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment so it’s easy to lift out later.
- Cream the butter and sugars - In a bowl, cream the soft butter with both the white and brown sugar until smooth and slightly lighter in color. You don’t need it fluffy—just well combined.113 g Unsalted butter, 100 g White sugar, 110 g Brown sugar
- Add the egg - Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Scrape the bowl so everything mixes evenly.1 large Egg
- Add the coconut - Stir in the desiccated coconut. The mixture will start to look thicker at this stage.85 g Desiccated coconut
- Add the dry ingredients - Add the flour, almond meal, and salt. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix or the bars will be dense.90 g All-purpose flour, 60 g Almond meal, 1 tsp Salt
- Flavor and chocolate - Add the vanilla and almond extract, then fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.200 g Chocolate chips, 2 tsp Vanilla extract, ½ tsp Almond extract
- Transfer to pan - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top. Sprinkle chopped almonds over the surface.10 Almonds
- Bake - Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and set in the center.
- Cool and slice - Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 10–15 minutes before lifting out. Cut into squares once slightly cooled for clean edges.
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