Description
Rich fudgy chocolate brownies layered with a sweet coconut filling and topped with chocolate ganache, inspired by the Mounds candy bar.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp all‑purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi‑sweet (or dark) chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp butter (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F (about 163 °C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with foil, leaving overhang, and lightly grease.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the cocoa powder, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
- Whisk in the eggs until well combined, then stir in the sugar and vanilla.
- Add the flour and salt; whisk until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the shredded coconut with the sweetened condensed milk.
- Pour about half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the coconut mixture over the brownie batter layer.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the coconut layer, smoothing to cover.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean (some moist crumbs fine). Let cool completely in pan.
- Meanwhile, prepare the ganache: heat the heavy cream and butter until just simmering, remove from heat, add the chocolate chips, let sit a minute, then whisk until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, spreading evenly. Chill for at least 1–2 hours to set.
- Use the foil overhang to lift the brownies out of pan. Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chilling before slicing helps get clean edges.
- You can toast the coconut lightly beforehand for extra flavor.
- If you prefer, use a boxed brownie mix for the base and proceed with the coconut and ganache layers. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator (up to 1 week) or wrap individual pieces and freeze (up to 3 months). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (of 12)
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 195 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
