Brought these into the office and they were gone before 9am!!!

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These Coconut Butter Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery crust and a rich coconut filling. They’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at any gathering. Follow the simple steps below to create these delicious bars!

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

Ingredients	Quantity
Flour	2 cups
Brown sugar, packed	1 cup
Salt	1 teaspoon
Butter (2 sticks), melted	1 cup

For the Filling:

Ingredients	Quantity
Flour	1/2 cup
Sweetened condensed milk	1 (14 oz) can
Granulated sugar	2 tablespoons
Eggs	3
Butter, melted	1/4 cup
Vanilla extract	2 teaspoons
Salt	1 teaspoon
Sweetened shredded coconut	3 cups
Sweetened shredded coconut (additional for topping)	1 cup

Instructions:

Making the Crust:

Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mixing: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt for the crust.
Adding Butter: Pour in the melted butter and mix until well combined.
Pressing: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Baking: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Preparing the Filling:

Mixing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Incorporating Coconut: Stir in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Pouring: Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Topping: Sprinkle the additional shredded coconut over the top of the filling.

Baking and Cooling:

Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the coconut is lightly toasted.
Cooling: Allow the Coconut Butter Bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares or bars.