Chewy blondies, loaded with chocolate chips, cashews and coconut, these are a huge hit with everyone each time I make them.
I’ve been making gluten free treats for my best friend for a couple years now and these are still her favorites each time I ship off a package of goodies.
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Coconut Cashew Dark Chocolate Bars {traditional and gluten free recipes}
Servings: 16 -20 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup gluten free flour mix I used Bob's Red Mill mix
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup roasted and salted cashews chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut plus another 1/2 cup for topping
- 1 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the flours, xanthan gum and salt and set aside. Combine the butter and sugar together and then add the eggs and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture. Stir in the cashews, coconut and chocolate chips.
- Scrape the batter into a well-greased 9x13 pan. Spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle additional coconut on top. Bake for 28 minutes, or until the bars are lightly browned around the edges and set in the middle. Cool slightly before serving.
- Cool these completely before cutting them into bars, if you will not be eating them immediately. These bars freeze beautifully. Enjoy!
Notes
If you have no reason to eat gluten free, simply swap both cups of flour for AP flour and skip the xanthan gum. Or you can use half coconut flour and half AP flour, skipping the xanthan gum as well. I have made all three versions of these bars and they are all delicious!
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Sue/the view from great island says
I hunt around in candy boxes for the dark chocolate covered coconut piece…these sound like my kind of blondie. I never would have thought to add the cashews, you hardly ever hear about them in baked stuff, but it sounds like an inspired choice. Nice close-up!
Becki's Whole Life says
You are such a nice friend:-). I'm sure your friend appreciates you making these! They sound yummy. I love coconut, but my husband doesn't for whatever reason. Like the cashews in this,too – very different combo!
Carrie says
I have a friend with a gluten allergy… he will love me if I bring him a batch of these. They look sooooo good!
Debbie says
Those do sound and look good…a must try!
The Harried Cook says
These look really tasty! I am not a huge fan of coconut, but I love the cashew-chocolate bit! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Free Spirit Eater says
Oh wow these look incredible! Yum! Thanks for sharing, I love each ingredient, wish I could have some right now =]
Gloria says
look amazing and delicous!
Sydney Jones says
These look and sound delicious! I love coconut 🙂
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love the dark chocolate and coconut, very yummy.
Jenn says
These look seriously delicious! I could eat the whole pan… easily!
i- lostinausten says
YUM! Looks awesome & tasty! Another amazing reipe that I can make for my hubby who loves coconut & not forgetting chocolates!
the starving student says
These look awesome! I love cooking gluten free and vegan too when possible. It's great to know that anyone could eat what you bake, regardless of their dietary restrictions.
Noelle says
Love your site. These look so delicious!
food allergies says
I just can't wait to try out this recipe,,,Thank you so much for sharing!
Donna Perry says
I was wondering if I could use a cup for cup gf flour? Thank you for your time.