Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with a small amount of butter.

Cream together ¾ cup butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Beat in 1 egg, then add the packet of vanilla sugar and mix until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour and ½ tsp salt.

Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.

Stir in 2 cups grated coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Press half of the dough mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan to form an even base layer.

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter with ½ cup chopped peanuts, then spread this mixture evenly over the base layer.

Crumble the remaining dough over the peanut butter layer, pressing gently to cover and create an even top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into bars.