Browned Butter Toasted Coconut Magic Cookie Bars (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)
That’s right. I just put browned butter and toasted coconut into the same sentence.
This is the part of the post that I have to mentally switch to writing gear, which is sometimes hard for me to do because I’m not always in the mood. Um, today isn’t that bad. I can think of many days when I have been much less inclined to write about food. It comes with the territory though, and all of the days that I really enjoy writing make the other ones worth it.
I know that you’ve probably all had magic bars before but these are a like the upgraded version of the classic recipe. Magic bars were something that my mom made pretty often when I was little because they were one of my dad’s favorites and they are such an easy recipe to make. She taught me how to make them when I was pretty young but I could never seem to make them as good as hers. Plus, you all know how I can’t help myself when it comes to tweaking recipes.
Don’t get me wrong, the classic way is delicious and I know why they are so named, because they disappear like magic every time. It’s just, I always felt like they’d be better on a chewy crust over the typical crunchy graham cracker one and the coconut just needed to be toasted. As far as I’m concerned, un-toasted coconut is the equivalent of a nice car that never gets driven. Yes, it’s fine as it is, but there is so much potential.
Then there is the browned butter factor. If I could get away with it, I would probably brown every stick of butter from this moment on for the rest of my life. It’s so, so, so good! Of course, that wouldn’t always work out, but you have to admit it’s a lovely thought.
And you guys probably noticed that I’m on my coconut kick and used fresh coconut in these. However, you can totally just use dried coconut shreds for this recipe and it’s also fine if they are sweetened. I prefer unsweetened but it’s up to you.
If you are a fan of magic bars, or so unfortunate as to never have tried them, then you need to make these. They could change your life…..or at least make your day.
As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.
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Awesome! Can I have the recipe?
Absolutely @rkrijgsman! Hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
150g (about 1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate,chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut shreds (I used fresh but dried coconut works perfectly)
1 cup nuts, chopped
Instructions
Thanks! Looks pretty easy to make! Im gonna enjoy them for sure 😀
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When i was young, my mother teached me to cook a cookie like this, but she mix dry coconut with dry grated ginger.. thanks for sharing this recipe
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I need these in my life, RIGHT now!!!
I know you love them @fullofhope!
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This is a chic recipe and by ingredients in appearance, I'm sure it is the most delicious biscuits!
I really appreciate it @serkagan!
This would be great to start my weekend. Great post!Awesome colors!Looks so delicious! Oh my goodness! it should be in my tummy!will get the things needed to try this out for sure. just upvoted please check out mine here https://steemit.com/recipes/@beulahlandeu/baked-red-cabbage-with-coffee-1504786654-502834
Magic Cookie Bars are the best dessert. These look delicious! Must try.
I hope you enjoy them @maverick0524!
Looks appetizing, reminds "Grilyazh" -Nuts filled in sugar and chocolate syrup.
Thank you so much @magnata
Ok that's it. I can no longer read your posts when I am hungry. Haha This is a great one. We love great tasting bars and love coconut but don't care for the usual coconut stuff because the coconut is usually gritty tasting. Toasting it makes it a lot better. Definitely going to try these when we get home. Thanks for another great recipe and story.
Thanks so much @beccadeals. I hope that when you give these a try, they turn out splendid for you
Thanks I'm sure they will. I'm going to have to make a cooking list from all your great recipes. I will probably be cooking all day haha.
Es una barra nutritiva
Muchas gracias @sarita!