How to Make Ollie Bean's Coconut Bar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ollie Bean's Coconut Bar Cookies are a delightful treat that blend the sweet and nutty flavors of coconut with the rich, buttery goodness of cookie bars. This recipe is perfect for those who love the taste of coconut and want to enjoy it in a unique and satisfying dessert. These cookies are easy to make and will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup flour together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well blended. Press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat 1 cup brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until mixture is light, about 2 minutes. Add walnuts; beat until blended but not pureed. Spread mixture over the crust; sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 25 minutes. Cut while warm.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 82mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 77mg