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These chewy, gooey cookie bars are loaded with melty chocolate chips, crunchy toffee bits, and sweet shredded coconut. Perfect for bake sales, parties, or just treating yourself! They have the perfect balance of texture and flavor — crispy edges, soft centers, and a touch of tropical flair.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Bake: 25–30 minutes
- Cool: 20 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
🧑🍳 Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk & spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Wire rack (for cooling)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup toffee bits (like Heath)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Butter: Room temperature for easier creaming.
- Toffee bits: Use prepackaged Heath bits or chop up toffee candy.
- Coconut: Sweetened is best for a chewy texture; unsweetened works if you want less sugar.
- Flour: Spoon and level for accuracy — don’t pack it!
- Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet balances the sweetness, but you can use milk or dark.
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. - Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). - Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. - Fold in Mix-ins:
Stir in chocolate chips, toffee bits, and coconut until evenly distributed. - Bake:
Spread dough evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. - Cool & Cut:
Let cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then lift out (if using parchment) and cool completely before slicing into bars.
🔢 Nutrition Facts (Approximate, per bar assuming 24 bars)
- Calories: ~240
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Sugar: 19g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: ~120mg
(Nutrition will vary based on brands and portion size.)
💡 Tips and Variations
- Brown the butter: For deeper, nutty flavor, brown the butter first and cool before using.
- Add nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts add crunch and richness.
- Use different chips: Mix in white, dark, or butterscotch chips.
- Make it gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Add a drizzle: Top cooled bars with melted chocolate or caramel sauce.
