Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper or line with foil and grease the foil very well. In a large bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until smooth.

Step 2

Add the egg and vanilla and stir to combine. Stir in the flour and salt, just until combined. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Add chocolate chips, if desired.

Step 3

Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and spread to the sides. Bake 25-28 minutes, until an inserted toothpick has moist crumbs. The blondies should be slightly browned along the edges.

Step 4

Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes and then lift the brownies out by the foil/paper and set on wire rack to finish cooling before slicing and storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!