Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
(Chewy, buttery bars loaded with coconut, toffee, and chocolate chips!)
🍪 Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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1 cup toffee bits (like Heath bits)
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
(Optional: Flaky sea salt for topping!)
📝 Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
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In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).
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Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
3. Dry Ingredients
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Fold in Goodies
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Gently stir in coconut, toffee bits, and chocolate chips.
5. Bake
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Spread dough evenly into the pan.
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Bake 25–30 mins until golden at the edges but slightly soft in the center.
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Optional: Sprinkle with flaky salt right after baking.
6. Cool & Slice
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Let cool 15 mins in the pan, then lift out and cut into bars.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Don’t overbake! Bars firm up as they cool.
✔ Toast the coconut first for extra flavor (350°F for 5–7 mins).
✔ Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze!).
Why You’ll Love These
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Chewy-meets-crunchy from toffee and coconut.
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Easy to make—no rolling or scooping!
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Crowd-pleaser for potlucks or gifting.
Serve with ice cream for next-level indulgence! 😍
Thoughts? Swap toffee for peanut butter chips or chopped nuts if you prefer!