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Macadamia Nut Blondies

Rich and decadent Macadamia Nut Blondies made with a sweet vanilla batter, macadamia nuts, white chocolate and shredded coconut.

Servings 24 squares

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup cup butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 ½ cups lightly packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided ¾ cup and ¼ cup
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate (from a 100g white chocolate bar)
  • 1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9 x 13” baking pan by greasing the bottom and sides and lining the bottom with a piece of parchment paper which extends over two sides of the pan to create handles.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter (or coconut oil) and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth.

  3. In a medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ¾ cup of the coconut, reserving the remaining ¼ cup for the topping.

  4. Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and with a spatula, mix until combined. Fold in white chocolate and macadamia nuts.

  5. Gently spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. The mixture will be shallow. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup coconut evenly over the top. 

  6. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes until lightly golden. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool completely, at least 2 hours or longer before removing the bars. Remove from pan by lifting the parchment paper handles and place on a cutting board. Use a large chef’s knife and cut into 24 squares.