Description
Deliciously rich and chewy brownies with a twist of tropical coconut, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/gluten-free flour)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, and stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together, then fold into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better blending, and don’t overmix to keep brownies fudgy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Coconut brownies, chocolate dessert, tropical brownies, family recipe