Coconut Pecan Blondies

By Chez_Alexander

Homemade Coconut Pecan Blondies are always a special treat enjoyed by the whole family.

Ingredients

• 2 sticks (1/2-pound) butter
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups pecans (6-ounces), toasted and cooled
• 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F with rack in middle. Butter and flour a 13X9 baking pan.

Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Whisk in brown sugar and vanilla. Whisk in eggs one at a time until mixture is glossy and smooth.

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then whisk into butter mixture. Stir in pecans and 1 1/2 cups coconut. Spread in pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup coconut. Bake until pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely.

Makes 32 blondies. Each blondie = 4 Weight Watchers points.