Unforgettable Coconut Butter Bars

A buttery golden crust supporting a creamy, dense, chewy, and irresistibly tropical coconut filling.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• **Ultra-rich buttery crust**
• Soft, chewy coconut filling
• Easy ingredients you probably already have
• Perfect for slicing into bars for parties

🧁 Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter (melted)

For the Filling

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup butter (melted)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 additional cup shredded coconut (for topping)

🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Make the Crust

   In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly, then press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for **13–15 minutes**, or until lightly golden.

3. Prepare the Filling

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ½ cup flour, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the 3 cups shredded coconut.

4. Assemble

   Pour the coconut filling over the warm crust. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded coconut evenly over the top.

5. Bake

   Return to the oven and bake for **25–28 minutes**, or until the center is set and the coconut on top is golden brown.

6. Cool & Serve

   Let the bars cool **completely** before slicing. This ensures clean, firm cuts and perfect texture.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Add a drizzle of melted chocolate
• Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream
• Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes
• Cut into small squares for dessert platters