These blondies combine the sweetness of brown sugar with toasted coconut and a swirl of chocolate, inspired by the classic Girl Scout Cookie, the Samoas.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Sweet
Servings: 16servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
½cupbutter, melted
1cuplight brown sugar, firmly packed
1largeegg
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
½teaspoonsalt
Dry Ingredients
1cupall-purpose flour
1cupshredded coconut, toastedoptional, but recommended
½cupchocolate chips or melted chocolatefor drizzling
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until smooth, then add egg and vanilla extract.
Step 4: Sprinkle salt over the wet mixture and add flour. Gently fold the flour into the mixture.
Step 5: Fold in toasted coconut if using.
Step 6: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 8: Let them cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang.
Step 9: Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled blondies.
Step 10: Slice into squares and serve.
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Baking Pan
Spatula
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.