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Coconut Butterscotch Bars

Published: Aug 30, 2019 · Modified: May 21, 2022 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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This recipe for Coconut Butterscotch Bars makes the BEST butterscotch bars! They’re chewy, delicious and couldn’t be easier to make!

A knife cutting into a batch of soft, chewy, crackly topped butterscotch bars.

ABOUT THE RECIPE

I was flipping one of my grandmother’s recipe books the other day and found a sheet of paper with a recipe for butterscotch bars written on it. I don’t know where she got the recipe but I used it as a starting point for these bars.

I changed the amount of flour and salt and added one additional ingredient: coconut.This recipe has 1/4 cup of coconut which is enough to give a subtle, unique flavor to this classic bar.

Brown sugar in a mixing bowl and in a measuring cup.

DELICIOUS AND CHEWY BROWN SUGAR

This recipe for coconut butterscotch bars has TWO cups of brown sugar! You can bet these bars are chewy and yummy thanks to all that brown sugar! The brown sugar also adds a sweet, delicious flavor since it has molasses in it.

I used light brown sugar. If you want more of a molasses flavor, use dark brown sugar. Curious about the difference between light and dark brown sugar? The Kitchn has a good article with EVERYTHING you may have wondered about brown sugar.

A pan filled with Coconut butterscotch bar batter.

GETTING THE BARS IN AND OUT OF THE PAN

The batter is pretty sticky and somewhat thick. It’s best to use a wooden spoon or an offset spatula to spread it and to make sure it’s spread evenly.

The best way to get the bars out of the pan is use parchment paper that hangs over the edges of your pan. The parchment makes it possible for you to easily lift the bars out of the pan! Parchment paper also makes cleanup easier!

A close up picture of a knife cutting into freshly made coconut butterscotch bars.
Freshly baked and cut coconut butterscotch blondie bars ready to be eaten

It’s easiest to slice the bars once they’re out of the pan and while they’re still slightly warm. They can be eaten warm or at room temperature.

They are amazing served with a scoop of ice cream on top! I tried it with vanilla and it’s so, so good. Next time, I’ll add a scoop of butterscotch swirl!

a stack of moist, chewy coconut butterscotch blondie bar squares sprinkled with coconut
an overhead view of a stack of coconut butterscotch blondie bar squares sprinkled with coconut
a freshly baked coconut butterscotch blondie bar square with a bite taken out of it.

Depending on how you slice them, this recipe 12 large bars or up to 24 smaller pieces. You won’t believe how easy these Coconut Butterscotch Bars are to make. You almost don’t want to know how easy they are because you’ll be tempted to make them on a regular basis!

FOR MORE BUTTERSCOTCH RECIPES, TRY MY:

  • Butterscotch Cream Cheese Cupcakes
  • Old Fashioned Butter Balls (with melted butterscotch chips and chocolate)
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sliced butterscotch bars on brown parchment paper on a cutting board

Coconut Butterscotch Blondie Bars

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  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 26minutes
  • Total Time: 36 minutes
  • Yield: 12 large or 24 small bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Try this recipe for quick and easy Coconut Butterscotch Blondie Bars! They’re soft, chewy and delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9 x 13″ baking pan and line it with parchment paper.

2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk to combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. 

3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir in the coconut and fold in the butterscotch chips.

5. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 22-26 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.


Keywords: butterscotch, bars, brownies, blondies, dessert

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  1. Barbara Briggs Ward

    August 31, 2019 at 1:07 am

    Coconut and Butterscotch together-sounds delightful!

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      September 07, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Definitely a must try combination! 🙂

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  2. Cindy

    August 18, 2022 at 12:40 pm

    This recipe is quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients. They were delicious an hour out of the oven and maintained their soft and chewy texture the next day before they were devoured. I cut them into 30 bars, which was the perfect size as they are very rich and sweet. Next time I may experiment with a little less brown sugar and more coconut. It’s a very versatile recipe as it could be made with other add-ins such as different flavored baking chips, M & M’s, nuts or Rice Krispies for a little crunch.

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    • Natalie

      August 21, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Cindy, Thank you so much for making this recipe and for taking the time to comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed them and I loved reading your recipe notes! Can’t wait to try some of your suggestions! Have a great day XO Natalie

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