Lemon Coconut Blondies

Nothing beats a sweet, nutty blonde.

With warmer days on the horizon, blondies feel like a pretty good idea — now add in lemon and sweetened coconut and suddenly you’ve got the perfect treat.

I always love the brightness of citrus in desserts, and I’ve never met a recipe with coconut in it that I didn’t love. Pair these great flavours in a soft and chewy square and the only thing you’re missing is the summer breeze blowing through your hair. — CFG

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/8 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

• 1/3 cup butter, melted

• 1 cup packed golden brown sugar

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 lemon, juiced

• zest of one lemon

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F

2. In a medium mixing bowl sift together 1 cup of all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, and 1/8 tsp baking soda. Stir in 1/2 tsp of salt and 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut. Set aside.

3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt 1/3 cup of butter. Cool slightly and then add 1 cup of packed brown sugar and stir until completely mixed.

4. In a large mixing bowl/stand mixer add 1 egg and mix together with 1 tbsp vanilla extract, the zest of one lemon, and the juice of one lemon. Add in brown sugar/butter mixture until ingredients are fully blended.

5. Slowly add in the flour mixture, mixing all ingredients just until combined.

6. Transfer the batter to an 8 x 8” greased pan. (You can also skip the grease by lining the pan with a piece of parchment paper.)

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Let the blondies cool completely, then remove from pan. Cut into desired size and serve.

9. Serve and enjoy!