Ingredients

  • Coconut section
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut (mixed sweetened and unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chip
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Batter section
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 7 by 11 inch rectangular pan with parchment paper and leave some extra overlap to lift out brownies later.
  • In a medium bowl, stir all coconut layer ingredients together with a fork or with (clean) hands until it is pasty.
  • In another bowl, stir together butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • Put 2/3 of brownie batter into prepared pan.
  • Top as evenly as possible with coconut mixture.
  • Top with spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter.
  • Bake until top is dry to the touch (30 to 35 minute).
  • Reduce heat to 325 F and bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Cool well, then refrigerate for one hour.
  • Lift entire cake from pan with liner overlaps and cut into squares.
  • You can drizzle on some melted semi-sweet or milk chocolate for an extra touch.
  • These freeze well.