Description
Coconut Dream Bars are rich, buttery dessert bars featuring a soft shortbread crust topped with a sweet, chewy coconut layer baked until golden and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (120 g) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in 1 cup flour until a soft dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While crust bakes, whisk eggs and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla, 1 tablespoon flour, salt, and shredded coconut; mix well.
- Pour coconut mixture evenly over the hot crust.
- Return to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the coconut lightly before mixing.
- Bars firm up as they cool, so allow full cooling time.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American