CHOCOLATE MACAROON BROWNIES

Chocolate Macaroon Brownies image

The brownie base makes this recipe different from other macaroon bars-in fact, that gives you a nice option if you don't have a lot of time. Just substitute a boxed brownie mix and top it with the filling and frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

BROWNIE BASE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
COCONUT FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
BUTTER FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to mixture. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over brownie mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool., Meanwhile, for frosting, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, cocoa, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Spread over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.