Description
These Coconut Brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with a sweet, chewy coconut layer. Topped with mini chocolate chips and a delicious coconut filling, these brownies offer a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Ideal for coconut lovers, these bars are a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the Brownies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1 teaspoon flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup salted sweet cream butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Coconut Layer:
- 2½ cups sweetened coconut flakes
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir the mini chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of flour. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the dry flour mixture using a wooden spoon, mixing just until combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate small mixing bowl, stir together coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt until combined.
- Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the dish.
- Spread the remaining brownie batter over the coconut layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing them into 2-inch squares.
Notes
- For extra richness, use a combination of dark and milk chocolate chips.
- You can toast the coconut flakes lightly in the oven before adding them to the layer for a more intense coconut flavor.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
