Ingredients
- For the brownies:
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 oz semisweet or German baking chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the coconut pecan topping:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour and salt until just combined. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake brownies for about 25 minutes, until center is just set. While baking, prepare topping.
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spoon (8–10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Spread the topping evenly over the warm brownies. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Let the topping thicken fully before spreading—it should coat the spoon.
- Use semisweet or dark chocolate based on your preference.
- Add extra nuts or reduce sugar for flavor customization.
- Brownies slice best when fully cooled or slightly chilled.
- Wrap individually to freeze and reheat in the microwave as needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
