How to Make Coconut-Almond Blondies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blondies are a classic dessert that is often overshadowed by their more popular cousin, the brownie. But these chewy, dense bars have a charm all their own, especially when they are given a tropical twist with the addition of coconut and almond.

These Coconut-Almond Blondies are a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors, with a rich buttery base that is packed with shredded coconut and crunchy almonds. The result is a dessert that is both indulgent and satisfying, perfect fo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup coconut oil, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ½ cup sliced toasted almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 blondies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter a 7x10-inch or 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Beat brown sugar and coconut oil together in a mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Mix 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Mix into the wet ingredients until combined; mix in coconut and almonds. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 12 bars to serve.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 94mg