Decadent Coconut Brownies Recipe You’ll Love
Indulging in a rich and decadent dessert is one of life’s simple pleasures, and our Coconut Brownies are the perfect treat that embodies this experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cupall-purpose flour, plus 1 teaspoon
- ½ cupcocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- 1½ cupsgranulated sugar
- ¾ cupsalted sweet cream butter, melted and cooled
- 2eggs
- 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
- ½ cupmini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2½ cupssweetened coconut flakes
- ⅔ cupsweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Baking Dish: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. A light spray of nonstick cooking spray will ensure your brownies release easily once baked.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well blended. This step not only incorporates the dry ingredients but also helps to aerate the flour for a lighter brownie texture. Set this mixture aside while you move on to the wet ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. The combination of melted butter with sugar will create a rich base for your brownies, ensuring they turn out fudgy and moist.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Carefully fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir only until no dry flour remains. Over-mixing can lead to tough brownies, so stop mixing as soon as everything is combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter. These little bursts of chocolate will add an extra layer of delight to your Coconut Brownies.
- Layer the Brownie Batter: Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. This will serve as the base layer. It’s essential to press it down evenly, creating a smooth surface for the coconut filling.
- Prepare the Coconut Filling: In a small bowl, combine the sweetened coconut flakes with the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until these ingredients come together into a cohesive mixture. This filling provides a wonderful contrast to the dense brownie, adding both texture and sweetness.
- Build the Layers: Carefully spread the coconut mixture over the first layer of brownie batter using a silicone spatula. Try to spread it as evenly as possible for balanced bites. Then, dollop the remaining brownie batter on top of the coconut filling. Use the spatula to gently cover the coconut layer, ensuring it’s fully concealed.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy texture. Be careful not to overbake, as this could dry them out.
- Cool and Slice: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the baking dish. This cooling period is crucial, as it allows the brownies to set properly and makes slicing easier. Afterward, slice into even squares about 2 inches in size. You should yield around 16 delicious brownies!
Notes
For the best texture, allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 2 g