Description
These delightful Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars exude warmth and nostalgia with their soft texture, gentle coconut flavor, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring.
- Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These bars store well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two days or refrigerated for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: coconut, cake bars, dessert, baking, family recipe