Coconut White Chocolate Blondies

Made with white chocolate chips, chopped macadamia nuts, and toasted coconut flakes, these Coconut White Chocolate Blondies are packed with texture and flavor! This blondie recipe is so easy to make!

Creating this White Chocolate Blondie Recipe

Would you believe it if I said I’ve never made blondies before? I’ve never eaten one either. I know, how horrible.

That’s what you’re thinking isn’t it? Because that’s what I’m thinking now that I’ve eaten one. Or a few. Or maybe one more than what a “few” means.

You know what was one of the most fun things about today though? I got to use my new camera to take pictures of this new (to me) recipe.

And my very favorite 2-year-old is finally interested in helping me out in the kitchen. I’ve enjoyed these fun times with Logan for several years that now I can share with Madeline too.

I think she just does it because she’s finally realized that I let her lick the bowls, spoons, and whatever else she can get her tongue on. She’s a smart one. Picked up on that little tidbit from her brother, I think.

I have now been initiated into blondie-hood, or the Order of Blondies, or whatever you call it. I like them very much (I’ve already eaten 4) and I’m sorry it took me so long to make them. I’m a big fan of blondies.

What are Blondies?

Blondies are a bar recipe with a chewy texture, somewhat similar to brownies (here’s my favorite recipe for homemade brownies).

These easy dessert bars are often called blonde brownies since they’re light in color. Instead of cocoa powder, blondies get their flavor from vanilla and plenty of brown sugar.

My kids like to refer to this recipe as “white chocolate brownies” since I add white chocolate chips to the blondie batter.

Ingredients in White Chocolate Blondies

To make these white chocolate coconut cookie bars, you’ll need the following basic ingredients:

• Unsalted butter
• Granulated and brown sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla bean
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• White chocolate (bars or chips)
• Toasted coconut
• Macadamia nuts
• Lemon zest

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this white chocolate blondies recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How Do I Toast Coconut?

If you’ve never toasted coconut before, I recommend reading my tutorial on How to Toast Coconut. I give detailed instructions on how to toast coconut three ways in that post!

How to Make White Chocolate Blondies

This is one of my favorite shredded coconut dessert recipes because it’s so easy to make! The bars take just 10 minutes to prep, and then the oven does the rest of the work.

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla bean.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Then, add to butter mixture and mix well.
3. Stir in the white chocolate, coconut, 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, and lemon zest.
4. Turn the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
5. Bake until the top begins to crack and is golden brown.

The above is simply a quick summary of this white chocolate bars recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making White Chocolate Blondies

• For best results, line the baking pan with parchment paper. It will make it much easier to serve the baked blondies.
• Spraying a rubber spatula with non-stick spray helps when you’re spreading the batter in the pan.
• This recipe calls for half of a vanilla bean. Cut the vanilla bean in half, then cut a slit down the middle in the half you are using. Use a knife or spoon to scrape out the beans.
• If you don’t keep vanilla beans on hand, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract instead.

White Chocolate Blondies Recipe FAQs

Got questions about how to make these bar cookies? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Do I Have to Use White Chocolate Chips?

No, you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead if you like. If doing so, I would omit the lemon or swap it for orange since that pairs better with those types of chocolate.

You can also use white chocolate chunks if you have a white chocolate bar that you’d like to chop into pieces.

Can This Recipe Be Halved?

This recipe for white chocolate chip coconut bars calls for a 9×13-inch pan and makes about 24 bars. You’d likely be fine to halve the recipe and bake the bars in a 9-inch pan.

If you halve the recipe successfully, please leave me a comment below!

How to Store the White Chocolate Blondies

After they’ve cooled to room temperature, loosely cover the pan of white chocolate coconut cookie bars with foil. Alternatively, cut the individual bars and store them in an airtight container.

The bars will last up to four days on your counter.

Can You Freeze this Dessert Bar Recipe?

You can also freeze the bars in a freezer bag or freezer-safe containers for up to three months. When ready to eat, place on the counter to thaw.

Try this White Chocolate Blondie Recipe!

Next time you’re looking for easy dessert recipe with simple ingredients, give these white chocolate chip blondies a try!

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