French Coconut Pecan Bars

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of French Coconut Pecan Bars—a luscious treat that marries a buttery shortbread crust with a rich, chewy topping of sweet coconut and toasted pecans. Perfectly golden and slightly crispy on the edges, these decadent bars are infused with warm vanilla and a hint of brown sugar sweetness that will keep your taste buds coming back for more. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like shredded coconut and chopped pecans, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in under an hour, making it a go-to dessert for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you crave something truly special. Whether served as a standalone sweet or paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, these French Coconut Pecan Bars are sure to delight everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup, packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1.5 cups chopped pecans
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture and mix until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

While the crust cools, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fully combined.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the filling mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1349.1 grams (1349.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6811

Total Fat 434.30g	557%
Saturated Fat 223.70g	1118%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 498mg	166%
Sodium 1609mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 742.00g	270%
Dietary Fiber 56.10g	200%
Total Sugars 440.50g
Protein 58.70g	117%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268mg	21%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 2006mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 41.7%