Description
These Coconut Brownie Bars are a coconut lovers dream! A rich, decadent dark chocolate coconut brownie is the base layer, topped with a creamy coconut filling and finished off with smooth milk chocolate on top!
Ingredients
Brownie
2 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 tsp coconut extract
3/4 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
1/2 cup white all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional)
Coconut Filling
7oz sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cream of coconut
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
Milk Chocolate Topping
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
Brownies
Preheat oven to 350°F
Melt chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth (in the microwave on defrost, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted or in a double boiler on the stovetop)
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with blade attachment, add the melted coconut oil and chocolate mixture
Add the white and brown sugar, mix until fully combined
Add eggs 1 at a time
Mix in vanilla and coconut extracts
In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda and sea salt
Slowly add dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mix until fully combined
Fold in dark chocolate chunks
Spread batter in an even layer in a throughly greased 9X9″ brownie pan
Bake for about 22 minutes until brownies are set
Allow to cool while you make the coconut filling
Coconut Filling
In a medium sized bowl mix the shredded coconut with the cream of coconut
Add the powdered sugar, mix until dissolved
Carefully spread the coconut mixture over the warm brownies* in an even layer
Put the brownie pan in the freezer for 20 minutes to set
Milk Chocolate Topping
Add the milk chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small glass bowl or double boiler
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth (in the microwave on defrost, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted or in a double boiler over medium heat on the stovetop)
Remove the brownies from the freezer
Pour the melted chocolate mixture the brownies and use a spoon or small spatula to spread it in an even layer
Put back in the freezer for 10 more minutes
Remove brownies from freezer
Carefully use a sharp knife to slice the brownies into bars
Notes
*It is easier to spread when the brownies are still warm, but be careful because the warm brownies can easily crack
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: dessert
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