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Classic Coconut Shortbread Squares

Classic Coconut Shortbread Squares (7 Buttery Reasons These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bars Never Fail)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 12 squares 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Classic coconut shortbread squares that are buttery, crumbly, lightly sweet, and made with just four simple ingredients.


Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup shredded coconut


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line pan.

2. Cream butter and sugar until smooth.

3. Mix in flour and coconut.

4. Press dough into pan evenly.

5. Bake 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.

6. Cool completely and slice.

Notes

Do not overbake.

Use unsweetened coconut for best balance.

Cool fully before cutting.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Scottish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg