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Coconut Butterscotch Brownies

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Submitted by mrg

Chewy butterscotch brownies (blondies) made with dark brown sugar, butter, pecans, and shredded coconut. No chocolate needed. Rich, caramel-scented, and baked in one pan. Makes 18 squares.

YIELD

1 1/2 dozen

PREP

15 min

COOK

30 min

READY

45 min

These aren’t chocolate brownies and they don’t need to be. Dark brown sugar melted with butter creates a deep, toffee-like base that’s the heart and soul of every bite.

Pecans and shredded coconut get folded into the batter for nutty crunch and chewy texture. The whole thing bakes in an 8-inch pan until the top is dry but a toothpick still comes out just barely clean. That’s the sweet spot for a fudgy, not cakey, center.

Cut them into squares, stack them on a plate, and watch them disappear. They’re the kind of bar cookie that makes people ask for the recipe.

Kitchen Tips

  • Use dark brown sugar, not light; it has more molasses and gives a richer butterscotch flavor
  • Pull them from the oven when a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs; they firm up as they cool
  • Toast the coconut and pecans beforehand for an even deeper, nuttier flavor

Ingredients

6 90
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER
1 237
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGS
1 5
TEASPOON ML VANILLA EXTRACT
158
1 5
TEASPOON ML BAKING POWDER
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 118
CUP ML PECANS
chopped
½ 118
CUP ML COCONUT
shredded *

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease an 8 inch square baking pan.

Combine the butter and brown sugar in a sturdy saucepan and set over moderate heat.

Stir frequently until the mixture is bubbly and the sugar is melted, then set aside to cool slightly.

Beat the eggs and vanilla into the butter and brown sugar mixture.

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, then stir and toss them together.

Add to the first mixture and beat just until thoroughly mixed.

Stir in the pecans and the coconut.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is dry and a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out barely clean.

Remove from oven and cool on a rack.

Cut into 2 inch squares.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 82g (2.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 382 75% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 306mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
Sugars g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 5% Iron 11%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 

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