Chewy Coconut-Rum Blondies stuffed with white chocolate chips and toasted macadamia nuts are a simple dessert that can be ready in a flash. Having an impromptu get-together and need just a little something sweet to end a great dinner? Mixed by hand, these blondies are easy to make and are quickly dressed up with a scoop of ice cream. These even hold up well with a little zap in the microwave for a warm dessert with a heavenly aroma.
I shared these treats with our son, daughter-in-law and friends because they’ve had a bunch of visitors lately. Yesterday they welcomed their first baby into the world and we celebrated our first granddaughter. Jayden was 2 1/2 weeks early but mother, father and grandparents are all doing great! Pictures coming soon!
Blondies, brownies and bars are some of the tastiest treats you can make in minutes. These have a distinct rum flavor with a big crunch from the macadamia nuts. None of the flavors take a backseat to one another – they blend remarkably well. We enjoy these little experiments and found the spiced rum an amazing addition to this recipe. I wish I could describe the aroma while these baked – intoxicating comes to mind.
We divided the bars into 16 pieces making them an easy-to-eat two or three bite dessert. Cut the Coconut Rum Blondies a little bigger for a plated dessert, à la mode of course!
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Chewy blondies filled with toasted macadamia nuts, white chocolate chip, coconut and spiced rum. A delicious dessert that travels well and won't last long!
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons spiced rum
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter while stirring occasionally. Cook the butter until it begins to turn an amber color and have a nutty aroma. Remove the browned butter to a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
- Spread the macadamia nuts on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a cutting board and coarsely chop. Set aside.
- Cut a length of parchment paper to fit a 8x8 inch baking dish allowing the paper to come up to the top of both sides of the pan. Cut another sheet to fit in the opposite direction also trimming at the top of the pan. Spray the parchment lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Whisk together 3/4 cup of flour, baking soda and salt together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In the bowl with the browned butter add the brown sugar and stir using a wooden spoon or spatula until blended. Add the egg and mix until it lightens in color and is smooth. Blend in the rum and vanilla and mix just until incorporated. Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not over-mix.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a small bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Add the chocolate chips (with flour), coconut and macadamia nuts to the batter. Fold in gently. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees until the top is shinny, cracked and light golden brown, about 22-24 minutes. Do not over-bake. Blondies should be chewy, not crunchy.
- Cool the blondies in the pan then lift out using the parchment paper. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into bite sized squares. Enjoy!
Here are a few more blondie recipes you may want to try!
Browned Butter & Bourbon Blondies
We’re off to the hospital to visit our new little granddaughter. We are feeling truly blessed and grateful today. Hope you have a wonderful week and thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Congratulations, Grandma! What a fantastic time for you and yours! Had to to stop when I saw two of my faves combined, rum and coconut! Yum! A must try, bet they’re delicious. And thanks for the recipe.
Thank you Pam – hope you’re having a wonderful spring!
These Blondies are amazing! Just in time for Easter! Have a wonderful and blessed Easter!
Thanks so much Anna and Liz – Happy Easter to you and your families 🙂
These look like heaven! I was so happy with the comment you’ve left for me on my blog, Tricia. Congratulations to you all!!!
Amalia
xo
Thank you Amalia – I always have get a smile while visiting you!
Oh Tricia, these are just perfect for the occasion! Any occasion, actually. I am a blondie lover!
Brownies and blondies are always a favorite in our house. These were gobbled up in no time flat Abbe. Thanks – hope the snow is melting fast 🙂
Ooooh. Coconut and Rum. Reminds me of summer holidays. Looks divine. Yes please!
Thanks Dom – summer holiday sounds great to me!
Mmmm, coconut! Love the stuff. And rum? Yes, please. These are gorgeous looking blondies, and I’ll bet they taste even better. Thanks!
Thank you John! The rum flavor really comes through – hope you will give them a try!
Congratulations on the birth of your first granddaughter, Tricia! You’re going to have so much fun spoiling her! And the memories you can create together in the kitchen – priceless!
Oh, and I love the boozy blondies – fabulous!
Thanks so much Robyn – we are having a blast – a little tired but thrilled. Have a lovely weekend!
Mr Glam loves desserts with rum. These blondies look perfect for an Easter treat. GG
Thanks for stopping by!
Congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter Jayden. How lovely to make these Blondies with her in years to come, maybe sans the booze first though. 😉
Have a beautiful day Tricia.
🙂 Mandy xo
No rum for Jayden – but her father really loved them. Thanks so much Mandy!
These look and sound heavenly! I must make them…..I just need to remember to share them and not eat them all!
I had to give them away to get them out of the house but my son (a brand new father for the first time) loved them!
Congratulations Grandma! These blondies look like the perfect way to celebrate, what an amazing flavor combination too.
Thanks Sara – our son (new dad) loved them and we did too. All the flavors really shine!
A huge congratulations to you and your family, Tricia! So happy to hear your wonderful news! You really kicked blondies up a few notches with the nuts, coconut and rum…looks awesome and, oh boy, a la mode sounds so good!
Thank you so much Monica! We are thrilled beyond words. Have a lovely week!
Congratulations..oh she must be a little peanut:)
Jayden..love the name..it is unusual for me and Fench..but I have heard it..
she’s gonna love Nana’s Blondies later:)
Tragic..Brussels..I agree great sweet news is most welcome.
Thanks Monique – I can already tell she’s a sweet little girl and I know this after only 24 hours! Sad day in Brussels. It seems nobody is safe anymore.
Congratulations Tricia, I am so happy for you. I can use some good news and some of those delicious blondies. I’m sitting in the airport waiting for my flight to Frankfurt looking at those horrible pictures that are coming out of Brussels. I will be on the train not so far from there tomorrow.
Stay safe Gerlinde. So scary to travel anymore. Hope you enjoy your stay visiting family and Happy Easter!
Thanks Tricia , everything will be ok, it’s a long trip. Happy Easter to you!
Congratulations, Tricia! Love the name and now I wonder if she’s a little Blondie to match these delicious bars 🙂 What a special Easter it will be for you.
She has a head full of dark hair – and her mom’s hair is curly, our son’s beard is red so I had fingers crossed for a curly red head! We feel completely blessed Susan – life is such a miracle!
CONGRATULATIONS GRANDMA & of course, to the new parents! 😉 Little girls are SO MUCH FUN! What a life she’ll have with YOU as Grandma, baking her goodies…….. Can’t wait to see your pictures!!! 😉
This dessert looks HEAVENLY, Tricia!!! YUM!!! I never knew there could be SO MANY different Blondie desserts! LOL
Thanks so much Becky! I am looking forward to baking more with grandkids 🙂 Blondies are pretty adaptable so I hope you’ll make your favorite combination sometime. Have a great week!
These blondies look simply amazing!
Thanks Angie – this recipe is a keeper!
Hi Tricia, congratulations! what a perfect way to help the new parents celebrate, love the name Jayden, can’t wait to see the pics.
Thanks Cheri! I can’t wait to share them 🙂
First of all, blondies are probably my favorite dessert ever. But then all the amazing things you added – coconut, white chocolate, macadamia nuts – wowsers! Totally amazing Tricia! Pinning and sharing!
So easy and delicious – blondies rule! Thanks Chris!
Wonderful flavours in these blondies! Love anything with macadamia nuts, especially 🙂 Can’t wait to see baby pics 🙂
The rum really sings in this recipe Jennifer – I can’t wait to share the baby pictures!
These blondies have got it ALL — including the booze 🙂 I’m so excited about Jayden — I hope you all had lots of these blondies to celebrate! I can’t wait to see her sweet little face <3
You are so very sweet Sue! Jayden is a pretty baby – and I know grandma’s are supposed to say that … but she really is! Have a lovely week.