Coconut Chocolate Blondies

By Maria Lichty

Updated April 28, 2011

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Today is our one year anniversary! It was a very busy year. We bought a house a month after we got married. We did a lot of traveling too. We went to California, Alaska, Illinois, Colorado, and Florida. We’ve also been busy with work, house projects, family, and friends. We are enjoying married life. Everything is so much better when you are with the one you love.

I don’t want to get all love sappy, but I want to give Joshua a quick shout out-I love you sweetie! Happy Anniversary! Thanks for being the greatest husband! I appreciate everything you do for me. The first year as Mrs. Lichty was a dream, I am looking forward to years and years of happiness and joy with you! LOVE YOU!

Isn’t he handsome????
Ok, now onto a recipe. I love bar treats. They are easy to make, travel well, and everyone loves them! When I saw these Coconut Chocolate Blondies on Brown Eyed Baker, I knew I had to try them.

They were almost too easy to make:) I whipped them up in no time! I added extra coconut before baking and I am glad I did. The coconut toasted up nicely in the oven and added great flavor to the bars. The bars are loaded with chocolate and coconut and VERY rich! They didn’t last long though, our friends kept coming back for more!

If you need an easy treat, try these. They are perfect for traveling, picnics, and pure indulgence!


Coconut Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Source: Brown Eyed Baker

(Printable Recipe)


1 cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks

More Coconut-for sprinkling on the top of the bars.


1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

2. Combine the flour and salt; whisk and set to the side.

3. Stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy; beat in egg and vanilla extract until well blended.

4. Slowly beat in the flour and salt mixture until just blended. Next, stir in the coconut and chocolate chips. Scrape the batter into the pan. Make sure the batter is spread evenly, smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle extra coconut on top of the bars.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set in the center but still soft. Do not overbake the bars. Let cool slightly before serving. Cut the bars into squares.

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I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open!
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  1. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!! I wish you two a lifetime together.

    And good choice with the blondies!! You know how much I love them 😉

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  3. Happy 1st year!! May you have 100 more 🙂

    Good job on the baked goods, as usual. They look delicious!

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  12. Wow, this year has gone by so quickly! I feel like I have been reading your blog much longer though. Hurray for the two of you and love, and all your yummy treats!!!

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  20. Happy Anniversary you two. A life of love, laughter and …good food like this combination of 2 of my favourite treats chocolate and coconut:D

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  22. Happy Anniversary! Hope you have a nice day. These bars look delicious! yummy! I love chocolate and coconut

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  30. I can't believe it has been a year already! Congrats! I need to meet this guy that's making you so happy! Those bars look delightful! Have a great day!

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  32. Ahhh, happy anniversary. My husband and I celebrate our 12th on the 20th.
    The chocolate coconut blondies look divine! Mmmm!

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  33. Awww how sweet one year of marriage! Congrats and your next 60 plus years together be filled with laughter and love!
    The Blondie bars look so tasty. I have to make them soon!

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  41. Happy Anniversary! I'm so happy you enjoyed your celebration with these blondies, they are definitely fabulous!

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  48. Wow you are a gorgeous couple! Happy Anniversarry, my 25th was on June 9th! Enjoy your life together!

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  49. Happy Anniversary!! You guys are such a beautiful and sweet couple! May you have so many more wonderful years ahead of you!

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  50. aw, happy anniversary! the traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper, and that's really lame. i'd much prefer an edible gift, perhaps something chocolate and coconutty. 🙂 and hooray for extra coconut!

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  51. Happy Anniversary! Wishing you a lifetime of wedded bliss.

    The blondies look like a great way to say, "I love you!"

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  52. Ooh a great sweet recipe for your anniversary! Have a happy day and many more happy years to come!

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  53. Thanks for all of the well wishes! We had a great first year together and are looking forward to many more!

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  56. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! We had our one year in April! Isn't being married just THE BEST!? Okay okay, enough sap. LOL!

    Those blondies do look great!

    Congrats again!

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  60. Happy anniversary!! Nah you aren't too sappy 🙂 I'm about to start the year countdown to my wedding. We are getting married one year from friday! June 19th 2010! woohoo! and these bars look delicious btw 🙂

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  62. How fun to hit your first anniversary. Time flies, doesn't it? Best wishes for many more fun years.
    These bars look delicious, especially with that coconut on top!

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  67. The richer they are, the tastier they are. I am in love with these.

    Happy Anniversary! I wish you love and happiness for many years to come.

    And, just little note: Your dearly beloved looks like a cross between Mark Wahlburg and David Boreanz to me!

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  69. Very happy anniversary! There is something about love and coconut that goes together… maybe it's the white flakiness, like magic 🙂

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  76. Happy Anniversary!! I wish you both a life time of happiness!

    Those blondies look wonderful :0)

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  78. Congrats, many many more years of happyness, cooking in the kitchen lots of healthy kids to feed Blondies to!

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  79. Your still newlyweds! I didn't know that! And you have accomplished so much in one short year. Thats alot of places to travel to and a new home to boot. You are a lucky lady Mrs Lichty! (Your pretty lucky too Mr. Lichty!)
    Happy anniversary and enjoy each and every year. Soon you'll wake up and say WTH! where did the years go???
    Love the chocolate coconut blowndies!

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  81. Mmmm, I saw these over there and thought they looked good. I think they look even better the second time around especially with your recommendation!

    Happy Anniversary! That is a great picture of your honey! He is a handsome guy!
    ~ingrid

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  82. Happy belated anniversary! I can't believe it's been a year – it seems like just yesterday that you were posting about your reception!

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