COCONUT-PECAN BROWNIES

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These moist, bakery-style brownies are made even better with a creamy cheese frosting featuring coconut and pecans. -Lesley Pew, Lynn, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
FROSTING:
3/4 cup white baking chips
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Fold in pecans., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a microwave, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the melted chips, sugars, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spread over brownies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WAYxTREME
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I love how easy these bars are to make. They are also very delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Aamir Ashraf
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These are the best coconut pecan bars I've ever had. They are so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Oscar Delcid
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I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing this recipe.


Atta UR Rehman Shamsi
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate.


Anees bacha
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I made these bars for my family and they loved them. They are very rich and decadent.


Abel Moges
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These bars are amazing! The coconut and pecans add a nice flavor and texture. I will definitely be making them again.


Sonia Jaffar
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I love how easy these bars are to make. They are also very delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Mary Ndomondo
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These are the best coconut pecan bars I've ever had. They are so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Toxic Cat
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I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing this recipe.


Sky Pee
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate.


Enkhbold Nad
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I made these bars for my family and they loved them. They are very rich and decadent.


Ilovemy Bd
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These bars are amazing! The coconut and pecans add a nice flavor and texture. I will definitely be making them again.


Fahel Ahmed
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I love how easy these bars are to make. They are also very delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


dorothy Mdluli
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These are the best coconut pecan bars I've ever had. They are so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Moinkhan moinkhan
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I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing this recipe.


Donya Crawford
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate.


Rashmi Gahatraj
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I made these for my husband and he loved them. They are very rich and decadent.


sanjay kumar
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These coconut pecan bars are gooey, chewy, and packed with flavor. The perfect treat for any chocolate lover!


Moriom Taniya
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The coconut and pecans add a nice flavor and texture. Will make again.


Kevin P Baptiste
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These coconut pecan squares are incredible! They are so easy to make and taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.