COCONUT CHEWIES

• Simple Perfection: These blondies come together with a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps. They're perfect for beginner bakers or when you're craving a sweet treat without a lot of fuss.
• Buttery Bliss: The use of browned butter adds a deep, nutty flavor that elevates these blondies to a whole new level of deliciousness.
• Chewy & Coconutty: The combination of chewy blondie base and shredded coconut creates a delightful textural contrast, while the coconut adds a tropical touch that's simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• Buttery Base:
• ½ cup butter
• Sweetness Explosion:
• 2 cups brown sugar
• Binding Power:
• 2 eggs
• Flavor Boost:
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Dry Ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• The Star of the Show:
• 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut

1. Preheat and Prepare: Get your oven ready by preheating it to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish to ensure easy removal of the blondies after baking.
2. Brown Butter Magic: In a large saucepan placed over medium-high heat, add the butter. Keep an eye on it as it melts and begins to boil. Once boiling, continuously swirl the pan to prevent burning. The butter will start to foam and turn a deep amber color. This process is called browning the butter and adds a rich, nutty flavor to the blondies. Once the butter reaches a nice amber color, remove the pan from the heat.
3. Sugary Sweetness: Add the brown sugar to the hot, browned butter and stir until fully incorporated. The brown sugar will help to deglaze the pan, incorporating any browned bits that may be stuck on the bottom.
4. Egg and Vanilla Incorporation: Next, whisk in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully combined before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Dry Ingredients Unite: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! Overmixing can lead to tough blondies.
6. Coconut Paradise: Finally, gently fold the shredded coconut into the batter. Folding ensures the coconut gets evenly distributed without losing its fluffy texture.
7. Baking to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared greased baking dish. Bake the blondies in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. For the last 10 minutes of baking, tent the baking dish with aluminum foil. This helps to prevent the top of the blondies from drying out and over-browning.
8. Cooling Down: Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish before slicing and serving. This allows the blondies to set properly and ensures they have that perfect gooey texture.
9. Slice and Savor! Once cool, cut the blondies into squares and enjoy! These gooey, buttery coconut blondies are sure to become a new favorite treat.