Brown Butter Coconut Blondies

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🥥🧈 Brown Butter Coconut Blondies

Chewy • Golden • Bakery-Style Favorite

🌟 Introduction

These Brown Butter Coconut Blondies are everything a dessert lover dreams of — rich, chewy, deeply flavorful, and kissed with toasted coconut goodness. The secret lies in the browned butter, which adds a nutty, caramel-like depth that transforms a simple blondie into something unforgettable.

Each bite delivers soft centers, golden edges, and that irresistible bakery-style chew. They’re easy enough for a weeknight treat, yet special enough to serve at gatherings, holidays, or with afternoon coffee.

Once you try them, they’ll become one of those recipes you always come back to.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Blondies:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut (lightly toasted for best flavor)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or macadamia nuts
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top

🔥 Method & Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Butter

In a small saucepan over medium heat:

  • Melt the butter.
  • Stir constantly as it foams and turns golden.
  • Once brown specks appear and it smells nutty, remove from heat.
  • Let cool for 5–10 minutes.

👉 This step creates the deep, toasty flavor that makes these blondies special.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a mixing bowl:

  • Whisk the browned butter and brown sugar until glossy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla.
  • Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

In another bowl:

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

Slowly fold into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix — this keeps the blondies tender.

Step 4: Add Coconut

Fold in the toasted coconut (and any optional add-ins).

The batter will be thick and glossy — exactly how it should be.

Step 5: Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper
  • Spread batter evenly
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes

✔ Edges should be golden
✔ Center slightly soft
✔ Toothpick comes out with moist crumbs

Step 6: Cool & Slice

Let cool completely before slicing for perfect, chewy squares.

For extra indulgence: sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm.

🕰️ A Little History & Formation

Blondies are the vanilla cousin of brownies, dating back to the early 1900s — before chocolate brownies even became popular. The addition of brown butter modernized the classic, giving it a deeper, caramelized flavor.

Coconut brings a tropical warmth that pairs beautifully with the nutty butter, making this version a bakery-style upgrade of a timeless dessert.

❤️ Why Everyone Loves These Blondies

✔ Soft and chewy inside
✔ Golden, crisp edges
✔ Deep caramel flavor
✔ Simple pantry ingredients
✔ Perfect for sharing
✔ Stays moist for days

They’re the kind of dessert people ask for again and again.

🍪 Serving Ideas

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce
  • Pair with coffee or chai
  • Wrap individually for gifting
  • Add to dessert platters or bake sales

✨ Final Thoughts

These Brown Butter Coconut Blondies are proof that simple ingredients can create extraordinary results. Rich, chewy, comforting, and full of flavor — they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Once you make them, don’t be surprised if they become your signature dessert. 💛

If you’d like, I can also give you: • A pan-size conversion guide
• A chewier or cakier version
• A no-mixer method
• A gluten-free option

Just tell me!

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