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Coconut Brownies have rich chocolate and smooth sweet coconut
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Chocolate Coconut Brownies

These Chocolate Coconut Brownies are chewy and fudgy topped with sweet flaked coconut. It’s a great twist on a classic dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword brownies, coconut
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 9 Brownies
Calories 198kcal

Ingredients

For The Brownies

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour sifted in a large bowl
  • 2 eggs
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ tsp baking powder

For The Topping

  • ¼ cup butter softened (about ½ stick)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened – your choice
  • Chocolate Coconut Brownies Instructions

Instructions

For The Brownies

  • Coat a 9×9 square pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and whisk.
  • Add cocoa powder until well combined. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Pour your melted chocolate mixture into your bowl of flour. Mix until just combined.
  • Whisk in eggs.
  • Add salt and baking powder. Mix thoroughly.
  • Pour brownie batter into coated pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool.

For The Topping

  • Place butter, cocoa powder, honey and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat thoroughly. Start on slow and gradually increase to high.
  • Once ingredients are well-combined, use an offset spatula to frost the brownies.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and roast the shredded coconut for approx. two minutes. Sprinkle the roasted coconut on top of the brownies.
  • Cut the brownies into 9 squares

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal