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Coconut Brownies

Coconut Brownies

Delightful Coconut Brownies combine rich chocolate and coconut for an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar sweetens the batter
  • 0.5 cup salted sweet cream butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs binds ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds flavor depth
  • 0.5 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips adds melted chocolate pockets
For the Coconut Filling
  • 2.5 cups sweetened coconut flakes
  • 0.67 cup sweetened condensed milk binds the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 8×8 baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • nonstick spray

Method
 

How to Make Coconut Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the chocolate chips with a teaspoon of flour until coated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully.
  7. Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish.
  8. Combine the coconut flakes, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until sticky.
  9. Spread the coconut filling over the brownie batter.
  10. Top with the remaining brownie batter, smoothing it out.
  11. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  12. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optionally serve with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

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