Dates and coconut team up to make these crave-worthy date blondies. The dates add sweetness and moistness while the coconut adds to the chewy texture. Enjoy date blondies with your family or take them to the office or a potluck dinner. The blondies are also an excellent bake sale item!
PrintDate and Coconut Blondies
Dates and coconut team up to make these fabulous blondies! Dates add moisture and sweetness while the coconut adds to the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dates, Brownies and Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- dash salt
- 4 ounces butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan. Heat oven to 350°.
In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar and butter together until smooth. Beat in the vanilla and egg until well blended. Stir in the flour mixture just until moistened, then stir in the dates, pecans, and coconut. Spread/pat into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
