Coconut Butter Bars
Buttery, rich, and loaded with sweet coconut—these Coconut Butter Bars are a tropical-inspired treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
For the Filling:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (reserved for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix crust ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Press crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake crust for 13–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix all filling ingredients except the reserved 1 cup of coconut.
Pour filling over the baked crust and spread into an even layer.
Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of coconut evenly over the top.
Return to oven and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until the center is set and the coconut topping begins to brown.
Let bars cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure bars are fully cooled before cutting for clean slices.
For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds to the filling.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/coconut-butter-bars/
