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Black Bottom Coconut Squares

Black Bottom Coconut Squares ~ for those times when you can't decide what you want for dessert: creamy coconut bars, or rich chocolatey brownies? ~ with this recipe you get the best of both!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 30166 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the brownie base
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder I used dark 'Dutched' cocoa
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the topping
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 package sweetened shredded coconut 7 ounces, 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. Set oven to 375F
  2. Grease a 9x9 square baking pan. I like to line it with parchment paper with overhanging edges so I can remove it from the pan easily.
  3. Melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl in the microwave. Whisk in the sugar, then the salt, and the egg. When it is well combined, whisk in the cocoa powder. Then fold in the flour.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for about 15 minutes. It will start to look cooked around the edges. Don't over bake. Set aside while you make the topping.
  5. To make the topping, whisk the 2 eggs with the sugar and vanilla. Fold in the flour and the coconut (except the 1/2 cup reserved)
  6. Drop the coconut mixture in small mounds all over the brownie layer. I used a small scoop to portion out small mounds. Sprinkle with the reserved coconut.
  7. Bake for another 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Information

Calories 301.66kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 39.83g (13%) Protein 3.82g (8%) Fat 15.1g (23%) Saturated Fat 10.62g (53%) Sodium 111.44mg (5%) Fiber 1.76g (7%) Sugar 28.09g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30166

% Daily Value*

Calories 301.66kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 39.83g 13%
Protein 3.82g 8%
Fat 15.1g 23%
Saturated Fat 10.62g 53%
Sodium 111.44mg 5%
Fiber 1.76g 7%
Sugar 28.09g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.