Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these mounds brownies, a delightful fusion of rich cocoa and tropical coconut. Creamy coconut filling nestled between fudgy brownie layers creates an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for optimal brownie release.
- Gently melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and thoroughly incorporate granulated and brown sugars until a smooth mixture forms.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture until completely integrated and uniform in texture.
- Separately combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, then gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a consistent batter develops.
- Transfer brownie batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick reveals minimal moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely within the pan.
- Create a coconut layer by blending shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk until well combined, then carefully spread this mixture across the cooled brownie surface.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream together in short microwave intervals, stirring between each session to achieve a silky, glossy chocolate topping.
- Drizzle and spread the melted chocolate evenly over the coconut layer, using a spatula to create a smooth finish.
- Refrigerate the brownies for a minimum of 2 hours to stabilize layers and enhance flavor cohesion before slicing into serving portions.
Notes
- Check brownies early to prevent overcooking, as they should remain moist and fudgy with slight crumbs on the toothpick.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour for a lighter texture.
- Enhance coconut layer by toasting shredded coconut beforehand for deeper, nuttier taste and added crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg