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Coconut Pecan Blondies Recipe

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Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I work with- I'm a landscaper. I enjoy munching on these while cheering on my alma mater, Ohio State University.

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Coconut Pecan Blondies Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

10 30 40

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 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, beat egg and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Add butter and vanilla and mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the brown sugar mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in pecans, coconut and white chocolate.
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. Yield: 16 brownies.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 194 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Pecan Blondies in Country Woman May/June 2000, p29

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Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by khingle

Wow these are delicious! They have such a nice flavor...the coconut is not overpowering but it really makes this recipe!!!

Reviewed on May. 17, 2011 by lberry222

These blondies will melt in your mouth! Good enough to be served in a restaurant!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2010 by albobier

These are delicious!! I originally made them for my dad who loves coconut and pecans... but I ended up loving them myself! The white chocolate and brown sugar make these a sweet carmely delight!