Chocolate Coconut Chewy Blondies (Print-Friendly Format)

Thick, chewy bars loaded with chocolate chunks and aromatic coconut. Ready in under an hour.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Blondie Base

01 - 227 grams unsalted butter, melted
02 - 350 grams light brown sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 large egg yolk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 254 grams all-purpose flour

→ Add-ins

08 - 80 grams sweetened shredded coconut
09 - 227 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a 20 by 20 cm metal baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, mix melted butter with light brown sugar using a rubber spatula until well combined.
03 - Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Stir in fine salt and all-purpose flour until just combined, forming a thick, dough-like batter.
05 - Gently fold in three-quarters of the shredded coconut and chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
06 - Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle remaining coconut and chocolate chunks over the top, pressing gently into the surface.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes, or until the blondies are set but still slightly soft in the centre.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan. Remove using the parchment overhang and slice into bars with a large sharp knife, cleaning the blade under running hot water between cuts for clean edges.
09 - Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days. For a warm serving, reheat briefly in the microwave before enjoying.

# Additional Information:

01 - Chocolate chips can be substituted for chopped chocolate; use 1 heaping cup if desired.