Cookie Butter Blondies

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-by-8-inch metal baking pan and line it with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over two of the sides.

2. Step 2

   Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Being careful to not let it burn, stir constantly until all of the milk solids turn golden and the butter has a nutty fragrance, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Transfer the hot browned butter to a large bowl. Add the brown sugar and cookie butter and whisk to combine, then whisk in the egg, cinnamon, vanilla and salt until incorporated.

4. Step 4

   Next, whisk in the baking powder and baking soda, then fold in the flour using a rubber spatula. When a few streaks of flour remain, fold in the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons of the coconut.

5. Step 5

   Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, evenly smoothing the top. Sprinkle on the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut and a bit of flaky salt.

6. Step 6

   Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until set on the edges and still slightly soft in the center.

7. Step 7

   Cool the blondies to room temperature in the pan set on a rack. Remove from the pan using the parchment paper handles, then slice and serve.