Description
Simple bars featuring a coconut base and a pink topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 drop pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and shredded coconut.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and pink food coloring in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Allow the glaze to set for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a firmer bar, chill the bars for 15 minutes after the glaze sets before cutting.
- You can substitute regular coconut extract for almond extract if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: pink coconut bars, snowball bars, coconut dessert, sweet bars, easy baking