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Blueberry Pecan Bars

Teresa Ambra

Blueberry Pecan Bars are outrageously delicious. These lovely brownies include diced pecans, coconut and dried blueberries. They taste superb and the crunchy texture is addictive. They’re pretty easy to make too. I thought they turned out awesome.

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In the very early days of Corona Virus (late February, early March 2020) we were shut in, and I was really bored. I decided to bake up a bunch of assorted cookie type bars. I made about 5 different kinds and loaded them into my freezer. Those include Heath Toffee, Cherry, Cranberry and Coconut. Thankfully, these freeze well because we probably won’t be able to start giving them out until July or August! They’re certainly too delicious not to share with you now.

These cookies are made in a large cookie sheet. They’re perfect for tailgating parties, potlucks, summer holidays or family reunions, since each batch makes 48. (Or you can cut them smaller and get 64-80 servings). If you enjoy coconut, pecans and blueberries, you’ll find these lovely, crunchy cookies irresistible.

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Blueberry Pecan Bars are seriously addictive.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

These are terrific for tailgating or office parties.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Blueberry Pecan Bars are filled with dried blueberries, finely diced pecans and coconut. So yummy.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

These crunchy textured brownies are amazing.

Here’s what I did.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

I used these ingredients.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Place softened butter in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla, salt and baking soda.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Mix ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth.

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Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. (Bleached flour toughens baked goods). Add coconut, diced pecans and dried blueberries.

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Stir with a heavy spoon until well combined.

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Grease a 15-1/2″x20″ baking sheet. Press blueberry mixture evenly into the cookie sheet. I had to keep my hands partially moist to achieve this).

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (My pan took about 35-40 minutes.)

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

The combination of flavors in Blueberry Pecan Bars is irresistible.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

This is a great dessert for family reunions or grilling out with friends.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Blueberry Pecan Bars will rock your world!

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

These luscious bars can be whipped up pretty quickly.

Here’s the recipe.

BLUEBERRY PECAN BARS

(My own concoction)

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Blueberry Pecan Bars

Teresa Ambra
Blueberry Pecan Bars are seriously addictive. These outrageous bar-type cookies are filled with dried blueberries, coconut and pecans. They're crunchy and bursting with great flavor. Marvelous for potlucks, summer holidays, family reunions, tailgating parties or anytime you need a dessert to feed a crowd.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 15x20" jelly roll pan
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened (3 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 cups sweetened coconut
  • 9 oz. pkg. dried blueberries (or three 3-oz. packages)
  • 3 cups pecans coarsely chopped (measure after chopping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease or spray a large 15-1/2"x20” cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, vanilla, eggs, salt and baking soda.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Stir in flour, dried blueberries, coconut and pecans with wooden spoon until combined.
  • Stir thoroughly; this may take 4-5 minutes.
  • Spread mixture into cookie sheet and pat down firmly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

NOTE: Be careful not to over-bake the bars or they may dry out.  
 
NOTE: Make sure the cookie dough is stirred really well and ingredients adhere together.
 
NOTE: I was baking multiple pans at the same time. My pans took about 35-40 minutes to bake.
 
NOTE: You will have to stretch the dough and pat it down firmly to get it to fit the pan. I had to keep my hands slightly moist to achieve this.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword blueberries, brownie, coconut, cookie, dessert, pecans
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Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Blueberry Pecan Bars are mouthwatering. You probably won’t be able to stop at just one.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

This picture shows the texture really well.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

If you need a dessert that feeds a lot, this is a great one to try out.

Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Time to dig in.

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Blueberry Pecan Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these luscious, crunchy bar-type #cookies are filled with dried #blueberries, #pecans & #coconut. They're outrageously addictive! #tailgating #dessert #brownies #BlueberryDessert #BlueberryPecanBars

Blueberry Pecan Bars

Teresa Ambra
Blueberry Pecan Bars are seriously addictive. These outrageous bar-type cookies are filled with dried blueberries, coconut and pecans. They’re crunchy and bursting with great flavor. Marvelous for potlucks, summer holidays, family reunions, tailgating parties or anytime you need a dessert to feed a crowd.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 15×20" jelly roll pan
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened (3 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 cups sweetened coconut
  • 9 oz. pkg. dried blueberries (or three 3-oz. packages)
  • 3 cups pecans coarsely chopped (measure after chopping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease or spray a large 15-1/2″x20” cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, vanilla, eggs, salt and baking soda.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Stir in flour, dried blueberries, coconut and pecans with wooden spoon until combined.
  • Stir thoroughly; this may take 4-5 minutes.
  • Spread mixture into cookie sheet and pat down firmly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

NOTE: Be careful not to over-bake the bars or they may dry out.  
 
NOTE: Make sure the cookie dough is stirred really well and ingredients adhere together.
 
NOTE: I was baking multiple pans at the same time. My pans took about 35-40 minutes to bake.
 
NOTE: You will have to stretch the dough and pat it down firmly to get it to fit the pan. I had to keep my hands slightly moist to achieve this.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword blueberries, brownie, coconut, cookie, dessert, pecans
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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