Fudgy Coconut Valentine Brownies Recipe

Chocolate lovers- this one is for you! The chocolate mixed with the gooey pink coconut layer tastes similar to an Almond Joy candy bar.

24 people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Ingredients

1 cup butter , or margarine
1½ cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
¼ cup cocoa
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
1½ cups shredded coconut
red food coloring, a few drops

Frosting:

2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup cocoa
5 Tablespoons evaporated milk
3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Combine flour, cocoa, and walnuts; add to the creamed mixture.
Spread into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Combine condensed milk, coconut and few drops of red food coloring; carefully spread over the hot chocolate layer.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned.
Combine frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over warm bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 317 kcal · Carbohydrates: 40 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 17 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 51 mg · Sodium: 128 mg · Potassium: 155 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 34 g · Vitamin A: 362 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 70 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert