Buttery browned-butter blondies studded with shredded coconut for deep toffee flavor, chewy texture, and crisp edges.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick; 113 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (440 g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/2 cups (120–150 g) shredded sweetened coconut (or unsweetened if preferred)
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top.
