MOCHA COCONUT BROWNIES

Mocha Coconut Brownies image

Provided by Vicky McLain

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

COCONUT TOPPING
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp butter & nut imitation flavoring
6 oz shredded coconut
1 tsp instant coffee
BROWNIE MIXTURE
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c unsalted butter
1 1/2 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease two 8"x8" foil lined pans or one 9"x13" pan.
2. COCONUT TOPPING: In a large bowl, stir the sweetened condensed milk with the vanilla and butter & nut extracts. Stir in the coconut, then set aside.
3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate & butter in microwave for about 2 minutes and stir. Stir in sugar, then vanilla, then eggs, then salt, then instant coffee & flour. Pour into prepared pan and then spoon coconut topping over the surface of the brownie.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. Do not overtake. Brownies continue to finish while resting after being removed from the oven. Cool & cut into squares.