Rich, chewy, and loaded with coconut flavor these Coconut Macaroon Blondies are a delicious dessert that combines the flavors and textures of coconut macaroons and blondies. Coconut Macaroon Blondies If you can’t decide between making macaroons or blondies, I’ve...

Rich, chewy, and loaded with coconut flavor these Coconut Macaroon Blondies are a delicious dessert that combines the flavors and textures of coconut macaroons and blondies.

Coconut Macaroon Blondies

If you can’t decide between making macaroons or blondies, I’ve got just the recipe for you. These coconut macaroon blondies are the ultimate combination of these two tasty desserts. Soft, chewy coconut flakes baked up with white chocolate and then drizzled with bittersweet chocolate for a heavenly dessert guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Coconut Blondie Bars

These coconut blond bars are perfect for holiday parties, family get-togethers, cookie exchanges, or just when you need a sweet treat. The combination of white and dark chocolate along with the chewy coconut flakes will have everyone begging for seconds and of course, asking for the recipe. 

If you love this coconut macaroon blondie recipe, you are sure to love these coconut recipes too: Coconut Macaroon Tunnel Cake (Pictured above), Coconut Cream Pie, and Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal Cookies!

See All of my Coconut Recipes Here

Coconut Macaroon Bars

If you’ve never made blondies before they are a relative of the fudgy brownies you know and love however they are lighter in color as they are prepared without cocoa or chocolate. Blondies are also rich, chewy, and gooey on the inside and will have a similar texture to brownie batter. For best results, make sure to follow the blondie recipe carefully so your blondies don’t turn out too cakey or crumbly. 

Ingredients for Coconut Macaroon Blondies

For complete ingredients and instructions scroll to the bottom of this post for the full printable recipe. 

Flour – Use all-purpose flour to make these blondies, Baking powder – Baking powder helps the blondies rise. Salt – A touch of salt to enhance the flavor. Eggs – You’ll need a whole egg and egg whites. Sugar – White granulated sugar is used to sweeten up these blondies but you can use half-brown sugar if you like.  Coconut extract – Coconut extract adds a touch more coconut flavor. White chocolate – Use white melting chocolate or chocolate chips, melted. Coconut oil – Coconut oil adds even more coconut flavor, melted. Shredded flaked coconut – Shredded coconut gives the blondies a chewy texture. Look for sweetened but if you can only find unsweetened coconut that’s okay, just know the bars will not taste the same. Chocolate – I drizzled bittersweet melted chocolate over the blondies. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips though milk or dark chocolate will also work.

How to make coconut macaroon blondies

With just a few simple ingredients these blondies come together easily. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line an 8” square pan with foil, or parchment paper, extending the foil over the edges. Spray with cooking spray. 

Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

On low speed with a mixer, beat the whole egg with ¾ cup of the sugar and the coconut extract until blended. Add in melted white chocolate and oil and mix well. 

Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition. 

Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, pressing it evenly into the bottom. 

Combine the coconut with the remaining sugar and flour.

Beat egg whites and add to coconut mixture, mixing to combine. 

Spread the macaroon mixture over the batter in the pan evenly. 

Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and the blondies are a light golden brown. Cool completely.

Melt the bittersweet chocolate over medium heat and drizzle over the top of the bars. 

Use the foil “handles” to remove the bars from the lined baking sheet before cutting into bars.

These coconut macaroon blondies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. 

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FAQs about macaroon blondie

What’s the difference between a brownie and a blondie? Brownies have chocolate or cocoa powder so they are brown, while a blondie is light colored and flavored with ingredients other than chocolate.  Should a blondie be gooey? Yes, a blondie should have a soft and gooey middle. That is if you like to eat them that way. If you prefer less gooey, bake them for a few minutes longer. Why does my blondie look like cake? If your blondies looked like cake it could be because you overbaked them or added too much flour. It’s always best to test for doneness a few minutes before the suggested baking time as all ovens vary. And, make sure to measure the flour accurately.  Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle? The blondie center should be soft and gooey but not too liquid.  Why do blondies look undercooked? Blondies may look undercooked due to their light color.  Why are my blondies falling apart? Crumbly blondies can be a result of too much flour and overbaking. Make sure to follow the instructions for the blondie recipe you are making. 

 

Substitutions

Remember that when it comes to making substitutions in recipes, you don’t need to be afraid to get creative and use ingredients that suit your personal taste and dietary preferences. Make it your own!

If you don’t have coconut extract, use vanilla extract or almond extract. 

Use vegetable oil or butter if you don’t have coconut oil. 

Tips & Tricks

Take the eggs out of the fridge before you begin to prepare the blondies so they can come to room temperature. 

Make sure to use shredded coconut and not coconut flakes.  If you can only find coconut flakes or chips, you can put them in the food process to shred them.

Don’t be tempted to overmix the batter or your blondies may crack and turn crumbly.

Be sure to try my Coconut Macaroon Recipe too! These Chewy Coconut Macaroon cookies are one of the first to go from my cookie platters every year!

More Bar Recipes to Love

Fresh Orange Bars

Iced Snickerdoodle Bars

No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Bars

Classic Nanaimo Bars (pictured above)

S’More Cookie Bars

Cherry Pie Bars

See all of my Dessert Bar Recipes Here

Make up a batch of these Coconut Macaroon Blondies today and enjoy the traditional blondie base with a chewy white chocolate coconut macaroon middle. Baked to perfection, these blondies are then topped with a chocolate drizzle. Perfect to pair with your afternoon coffee or tea. 

 

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