TOASTED COCONUT CASHEW BROWNIES

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Cashews with flaked coconut turn into mouthwatering brownies - a perfect Christmas dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil 2 to 3 inches over 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Spread coconut in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring every 2 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar with whisk. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring with whisk just until blended after each addition. Stir in flour, vanilla and salt.
  • Stir toasted coconut, cashews and ginger into batter. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 44 to 46 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Use foil to lift from pan. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg

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