Coconut Brownies
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Coconut Brownies
Description
Coconut Brownies are baked in a single 8x8 baking pan combining cocoa powder, melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut. The mixture uses half the coconut inside the batter with the remainder sprinkled on top for texture and coconut flavor. Semisweet chocolate chips mixed in deepen the chocolate experience throughout.
The brownies bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, resulting in a fudgy texture with chewy edges and a moist crumb. The shredded coconut adds a mild sweetness and slight chew, contrasting with the soft bite of the chocolate chips.
These brownies can be cut into squares and served as a rich dessert or treat. They pair well with simple accompaniments like vanilla ice cream or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup coconut divided, sweetened shredded
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut.
- Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded coconut over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 207IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.