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Gooey Coconut & Lemon Blondies


I've been trying to find a good coconut and lemon blondie recipe for months now but none I've tried have been what I'm after. Then, last night, I had an epiphany and realised I had the basis for the perfect recipe in my brownie recipe. Tried it today and I was right it's just what I'm after: it's gooey, lemony, coconutty and so tasty. Best thing it doesn't need icing (something all the other ones I tried needed to complete them at all) and it is super quick and easy. I hate baking with the kids so I rely on things that are easy for them and me but still tastes delicious. Hope you enjoy it too!

Oven temperature is 170° celsius. This recipe is perfect for a round 23 cm (9 inch) pie dish baking time is about 20 minutes but do stick tests towards the end. 

OR make double measures for a rectangular tray measuring 23x30 cm (9x12 inches) and bake it for approximately 25 minutes, again make sure to do regular stick tests towards the end.

Ingredients
  • 100 g melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 300 ml sugar
  • 150 ml flour (use self raising & avoid baking powder otherwise add 1 tsp baking powder)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 100 ml desiccated coconut
  • Lemon zest of one lemon
  • 50 ml / juice of one lemon
  • 1 tbs syrup (optional)


Method
  • Mix the eggs and sugar well, I like to make sure it seems fairly fluffy.
  • Add & mix the lemon juice, zest, desiccated coconut, flour & salt (plus optional baking powder).
  • Stir in the melted butter (and baking syrup if you're opting for the unhealthier option).
  • Pour the mix into the tray and pop it into the oven.


I like to cut them into little bite sized chunks so I can sneak bites without the kids noticing.
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