Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar.
4. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture.
5. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
6. Pour into a greased 9-in.-square baking pan.
7. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
8. For topping, combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl.
9. Add coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well.
10. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto warm brownies; spread evenly.
11. Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly.
12. Cool on a wire rack.
13. Cut into bars.

Yield: 16 brownies