Brown Butter Coconut Blondies: A Buttery, Chewy Coconut Dream

If you love rich, chewy blondies with deep caramel flavor and a hint of toasty coconut, these Brown Butter Coconut Blondies are a must-try! Imagine the warm, nutty aroma of browned butter swirling through your kitchen, mingling with brown sugar, vanilla, and golden flakes of coconut. The result? A chewy, golden bar that’s buttery, decadent, and completely irresistible.

These blondies are the perfect balance of crispy edges, gooey centers, and layers of complex flavor in every bite.

• Brown Butter: Adds depth and nuttiness you can’t get from regular melted butter.

• Brown Sugar: Gives a rich, almost caramel-like flavor.

• Toasted Coconut: Brings a warm, tropical crunch that pairs beautifully with the chewy texture.

• One Bowl Wonder: Minimal cleanup, maximum payoff.

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

• 2 cups packed light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided (1 cup for batter, ½ cup for topping)

• Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or white chocolate chips for extra indulgence