M and M Coconut Bars

MMMMMMMM.... The Best thing I've baked in a loooooong time!

 M&M Coconut Bars

1 1/4 cups unsalted butter

2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

4 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

1 (12 oz.) bag mini M&Ms (with a few reserved for the top)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with foil and spray lightly with nonsticking spray.  

Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it browns.  Allow the butter to cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and sugars.

Stir in eggs, vanilla and salt. Add the flour and stir just until combined.

Add  the coconut and M&Ms and stir to combine.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.

Sprinkle a few additional M&Ms on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Let the blondies cool completely before turning them out onto a cutting board and slicing into squares.