Browned Butter Toasted Coconut Magic Cookie Bars (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

[gringalicious]

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.

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST. And by the way, my intro post did a huge $0.21

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AND A HUGE MASSIVE SHOUT OUT TO@rigaronib for designing my logo!!!! 

Comments

[rkrijgsman]

Awesome! Can I have the recipe?

[gringalicious]

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

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and grease a 13x9 inch pan. Spread coconut out on a baking sheet and place in oven to toast. Stir every 2-3 minutes until evenly golden.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until butter is a deep golden brown, it should take about 8 minutes. Pour into bowl of stand mixer or large mixing bowl and allow to cool while you gather other ingredients.
3. Add sugar and mix together until sugar is creamed in.
4. Scrape sides of bowl, then add egg while stirring and mix until combined. Add vanilla, soda, and salt. Add flour and beat until smooth.
5. Press dough into pan as evenly as you can. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes until edges start to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for about 5 minutes then pour sweetened condensed milk over top and gently spread. Top with chocolate, then nuts, then toasted coconut.

[rkrijgsman]

Thanks! Looks pretty easy to make! Im gonna enjoy them for sure 😀

[randowhale]

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[rayfa]

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

[noboxes]

Thank you for this amazing ray of sunshine on the cloudy crypto day. Amazing photography as always!!

[gringalicious]

Thanks @noboxes!

[fullofhope]

I need these in my life, RIGHT now!!!

[gringalicious]

I know you love them @fullofhope!

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[serkagan]

This is a chic recipe and by ingredients in appearance, I'm sure it is the most delicious biscuits!

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate it @serkagan!

[maverick0524]

Magic Cookie Bars are the best dessert. These look delicious! Must try.

[gringalicious]

I hope you enjoy them @maverick0524!

[magnata]

Looks appetizing, reminds "Grilyazh" -Nuts filled in sugar and chocolate syrup.

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @magnata

[vegetarianbaker]

I think I could eat this everyday of my life. :)

[gringalicious]

Haha, good plan @vegetarianbaker!

[sarita]

Es una barra nutritiva

[gringalicious]

Muchas gracias @sarita!

[creativewoman]

Wow! My mouth watering again with your delicious cookies 🍪!
Have a great day.

[gringalicious]

Thanks, you too @creativewoman!

[codingdefined]

Awesome looking Cookie Bars, and definately it will taste delicious :)

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for your confidence in me @codingdefined!

[babettxx]

Oh god... I want to eat this now! :o

[gringalicious]

I know, right? Hope you have a great day @babettxx!

[sonakshi9]

This will surely make my day.Thanks for sharing.

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @sonakshi9

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[lovejuice]

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[tanata]

I love coconut! I will definitely try this recipe. Thank you;)

[gringalicious]

You're very welcome @tanata!

[drotto]

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[chrissysworld]

first-class food photography as always ... comes right on my wall :)

[gringalicious]

Thanks as always! @chrissysworld

[tesscooks4u]

I've never tried using or cooking with real coconut. Will have to find one in the market. Brown butter...YES! They look yummy. Great pics. Have a wonderful day. Tess :)

[gringalicious]

It's a great thing to try. Just do a search on youtube for how to open a coconut if you've never tried it @tesscooks4u. Haha, it can be dangerous.

[taimoorahmad]

Haye these bars made me hungry :D dude God will ask you on this. Making people's mind crazy about things that they can't have it :D

[gringalicious]

I am not really fond of being called dude. But, nonetheless, thanks for commenting @taimoorahmad

[taimoorahmad]

Just said in a funny way. No hard feelings right?? :)

[oleg326756]

Looks amazing! The organizers of the #SteemFest should hire your services for the official catering during the event! :D

[gringalicious]

Ohh, that's a responsibility I would not want. But, I very much appreciate the compliment.

[shamuel]

it looks delicious cake
@shamuel perle peng nyo ka vot kuh hy

[gringalicious]

Thanks @shamuel

[beccadeals]

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.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @beccadeals. I hope that when you give these a try, they turn out splendid for you

[beccadeals]

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.

[booster]

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[kadri]

Bon Apetit!

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @kadri

[amponcut]

good post :)

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[brumerican]

Wow, these look and sound delicious! I can't wait to try them!

[gringalicious]

I hope it turns out amazing for you @brumerican. Thanks so much for commenting

[american-pie]

Looks so Delicious . Fells Hungry . Can i have one ?

[gringalicious]

You can have as many as you like @american-pie

[markgatx]

...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.

That may be one of the best descriptions ever.

[gringalicious]

Aww, thanks so much, I am thrilled you liked it. I seldom get compliments on my writing, so thanks so much!!

[progressivechef]

For me these are Magic Bars2.0, another level, hmmm @gringalicious level I would say!
Coco-choco always perfect together, you are truly a magician my friend!

[gringalicious]

I don't know about magician, but hard worker, I'll go with that one. Thanks so much for the continued support my friend!!

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[natashahall]

Omg wow! These look incredible! and they have so many of my favourite ingredients and a good amount of protein from the looks of all those nuts. Love it!

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @natashahall. I love your feedback, you are a great commenter. Thanks so much and have a great day!

[amy-goodrich]

These look magical indeed! Love it how you used fresh coconuts. they are so good! I'll give a veganized version of this recipe a try ;)

[gringalicious]

Oh, please do @amy-goodrich. I've been thinking about adding something to every food post, and I can't quite get it together, but it goes something like this: "If you recreate one of my recipes and make your own post about it, if you link to my original post and add the tag 'gringalicious,' I will give you a 100% upvote." Anyway, that's the rough draft. That offer is certainly open to you now if you want to give it a go. Let me know if you have any thoughts

[amy-goodrich]

Cool I definitely was going to give you the credits to my vegan try ;) Coming up soonish ;) Some trial and error first hehe.

[akkha]

Its awesome !

Mouth watering !! I Wish I could get a chance to taste this one !!

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @akkha, I wish you could taste one also. Who knows, maybe someday. You could always create it yourself you know

[akkha]

Thank you so much @gringalicious ! Hope so !!
I will try to make it .

[kus-knee]

I LOVE everything that you put in there! Too bad I can't just reach out and grab one!

[gringalicious]

Maybe someday @kus-knee, we can make arrangements so that you can reach out and grab one.

[lenasveganliving]

Amazing, I just bought a fresh coconut, but I had no special plan for it, except using it for a smoothie. These cookie bars looks wonderful and super yummy. Definitely must try. 🌸💖🌸

[gringalicious]

I hope you do give them a try @lenasveganliving. If you make a post about it, included a link to my post, and use the tag gringalicious, I'll make sure you get a 100% upvote from me.

You'll probably do it better than me

[lenasveganliving]

I don't think I will do better than you, I just will veganized them lol................thank you so much, you are such a Sweetheart @gringalicious 🌸💖🌸

[vadimlasca]

That's something I should try to make for sure. Thank you @gringalicious73

[gringalicious]

I hope you do @vadimlasca, you'll be thanking me later - LOL Thanks so much for commenting

[asbonclz]

This is so sweet of you. Stay awesome!