Coconut Lemon Blondies
I’ve decided since this little space of mine is having more and more views, that it was time to update some of my old photos. I wanted to start out with my favorites. So what could be better than these Coconut Lemon Blondies.Last week one of my husband’s co-workers asked if I could make her something lemon-y. Since I wanted to re-shoot some recipes, I knew I had to make these blondies for Lynn. I was super excited for my husband to take these to her. Come to find out later that day, Lynn doesn’t even like coconut. Since she loves all of my goodies, she ate one of the blondies squares. Now I know for next time…no coconut for Lynn. 🙂
Stay tuned for more updated recipes. All of my recipes are tried and true recipes that my family and I love, so I know you’ll love them too. And I’ve gotten a little better at my photo shoots, hehe. Stay tuned!
- [b]Blondies:[/b]
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup coconut
- [b]Frosting:[/b]
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup powered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- extra coconut, for garnish
- Blondies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×9 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- Using your stand mixer, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Mix in lemon juice and zest.
- In a small bowl, add baking powder, salt and flour. Whisk to combine.
- With the stand mixer on slowly add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
- Fold the coconut into the batter, making sure not to over mix.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Frosting: Melt butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave safe medium bowl. Stir chips after 30 seconds to make sure chips aren’t overheating. Once chips are melted, stir in powered sugar, vanilla and lemon juice, if desired. Stir in cream to get desired consistency, about 1 tablespoon. Use more if needed. The mixture isn’t your typical frosting, but it will taste great on top of the blondies. Spread evenly over the top of your blondies.
- Sprinkle with extra coconut.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
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I’m sure your husband’s co-worker loved these blondies, Cyndi! They look amazing! Love how thick and fluffy there are. I’m not a fan of coconut, but I do love the lemon-y goodness. This just screams summer, too!
Thank you Gayle!
These look and sound sooooo scrumptious! Would happily take the entire batch! 🙂
Thanks Kimberly! Wish I had leftovers. I’d gladly send them your way. It was bad enough that I had to rush them out of here to my hubby’s work. I’d end up eating the whole batch. I’m so bad!! 🙂
Lemon and coconut go great together! These blondies sound so good right now. Is it bad that I kind of want one for breakfast?
Not bad at all. I think I ate 2 with my coffee one morning! Thanks Jen! 🙂
lemon and coconut are awesome together Cyndi, I made a cake for my parents when they were here with the same flavors 🙂 The blondies look amazing, yum!
Thank you Manali!! Hope you had an awesome time with your family and they loved everything you made for them! 😉
I’ve never tried a coconut/lemon combo, but I love both and I’m certain this is outta this world! Thanks for sharing. Pinned!
Oh man you need to get on that asap Amber!! They are awesome together! Thanks for pinning. I appreciate it! 🙂
So tropical and fun! Love the shredded coconut on top 🙂
Thank you Medha! 🙂
These look delicious, and great photos! I’m a fan of coconut myself but I’m always surprised by how many people really DON’T like it. Crazy!
Thank you Sam. It’s crazy huh? Who doesn’t like coconut? Hehe. 🙂
Ahhh the dreaded reshooting I’m trying to get through TONS of them.. Ick.. These look amazing though! Love the coconut and lemon flavors together!
Glad someone feels my pain Julie! 🙂 Thanks sweetie!
Lemon and coconut are my favorite together!! These look so chewy and would probably be one of my favorite desserts!
Thank you Julia! I love the combo too!
I just reshot a recipe too, it’s such a great feeling. These pictures look so great, Cyndi! Love the lemon and coconut combination too.
Isn’t Danielle? Thanks sweetie, you’re to sweet! 🙂
I think I’ll just take a big plate of these for dinner tonight. I think it would be the most satisfying dinner I’ve had all week! 😉
I wish I could bring some to you Ashlyn! 🙂 Thanks!!
What a scrumptious looking dessert! How bright and fresh, perfect for summer!
Thank you Des and I totally agree! 🙂
These blondies look amazing, Cyndi! You did a great job on the reshoot 🙂 I love lemon and coconut together and would gladly have a few for breakfast right now 🙂
Aww thank you Kelly!! I’m trying to get better and better! 🙂
I’m a total coconut-lemon FIEND, so these gorgeous blondies are right up my alley! I love how extra-extra soft and moist they look and I definitely don’t think I’d have any trouble eating the whole batch! 😉
Thank you Sarah! 🙂
These blondies look AMAZING!!! coconut and lemon combination is killer.. Delicious.. 🙂
Awww thanks so much Arpita! 🙂
haha oh no! I did that quite a few times to a friend who can’t eat cream cheese … and I would always make something with cream cheese. Whoops!
I am definitely a coconut lover – these blondies sound delicious!
Glad to hear I’m not the only one Ashley! 😉 Thanks sweetie!
You can bring me a pan of these anytime! 😉 I LOVE coconut and lemon!
I totally will the next time I’m in Canada! 😉
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