Description
The ultimate copycat treat for fans of the discontinued Starbucks classic. Combining a chewy coconut blondie base with creamy, lime-infused frosting, these bars offer a perfect balance of tropical sweetness and bright citrus zest, finished with a signature white chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
The Coconut Blondie Base
- 1 1/4 cups flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp coconut extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt
The Signature Lime Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup room temp butter
- 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp lime extract, 1 tbsp cream
- Finish: Green food coloring, 2 tbsp melted white chocolate
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
Base: Cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg and extracts. Fold in flour, leavening, and coconut until just combined. Fold in chips.
Bake: Spread into pan and bake for 15–16 mins. Cool completely.
Frosting: Beat butter, sugar, cream, juice, and extract until fluffy. Add green tint.
Assemble: Frost the bars, drizzle with melted white chocolate, and sprinkle extra coconut. Slice into squares.
Notes
The ‘Cool’ Rule: Ensure bars are stone-cold before frosting to prevent the butter-based cream from melting.
Authentic Flavor: The pairing of coconut extract in the base and lime extract in the frosting is the secret to the Starbucks profile.
Don’t Overbake: Pull them at 16 minutes to maintain a dense, chewy blondie texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack Bars
- Method: Creaming / Baking
- Cuisine: American Coffeehouse Copycat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 55
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