Coconut Pecan Blondies

By smclane

Here ~ a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently make for the men I work with in a landscaper’s office.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
• 2/3 cup flaked coconut
• 4 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a mixing bowl, beat egg and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Add butter and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the brown sugar mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in pecans, coconut and white chocolate.

2. Spread into a greased 8 in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.