White Coco-Chocolate Blondies

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325* degrees F.

2. 2

   Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking pan with sides at least 1 1/2 inches high.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer, beat together the sugar, vanilla and egg until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the butter and beat to mix well.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt and add to the butter mixture, beating until just incorporated. Do not overmix!

5. 5

   Using a wooden spoon, stir in the nuts, flaked coconut and white chocolate.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and use a butter knife to smooth the top. Garnish with flaked coconut on the topping. Bake the blondies for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is dry and golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Cut the blondies into 2-inch squares. Serve!