Chewy Coconut Squares

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Golden buttery crust topped with a chewy, sweet coconut and nut filling
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Chewy Coconut Squares

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 390.9

Description

These Chewy Coconut Squares are a delightful no-bake-style bar that offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The base is a crisp, buttery shortbread crust that provides a sturdy foundation for the topping. The upper layer is a rich, chewy mixture of sweetened coconut, crunchy chopped nuts, and a hint of vanilla or almond extract. The result is a dessert that is both indulgent and comforting, with a satisfying crunch from the nuts and a soft, moist chew from the coconut. These squares are easy to make with pantry staples and are perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or a simple afternoon treat with coffee. They store well and taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. Cream the butter and 1/4 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour to form a dough.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, vanilla extract, egg, chopped nuts, and coconut.
  7. Spread this mixture evenly over the hot baked crust.
  8. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  9. Cut into squares while still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 390.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g20%
Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 706.9mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 67.8g23%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 45.1g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: coconut, squares, bars, dessert, chewy, nutty, butter, vanilla, baking, easy, potluck, snack, sweet, crust, topping
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