“Easy Coconut Pecan Brownies”

I’ve got a recipe I could not wait to share. Stop what you’re doing! I’m saying to get in the kitchen and start baking. Take inventory of your pantry for the ingredients in my Easy Coconut Pecan Brownies. I was doing just that when I came across baking supplies I needed to use like coconut and pecans.

These brownies are totally ridiculous with their ooey-gooey goodness. The edges are chewy yet the middle is fudgy and soft. Coconut and pecans make a stupendous filling and topping with both crunchy and chewy bites. Keep a spoon handy because there is no resisting a taste.

Easy Coconut Pecan Brownies

You’ll find this recipe is relatively easy. Most effort is spent making the coconut pecan filling. It does require you to be in the moment while cooking like constantly stirring for a while. You cannot walk away during this process. I suggest preparing these brownies as written in the recipe. since the filling will need to cool at least 30 minutes. While the filling cools, gather everything together and prepare brownie mix according to package directions.

Easy Coconut Pecan Brownies

Once brownie batter is prepared, pour half of batter into baking pan (13×9-inch) then dollop half of coconut pecan mixture on batter, spreading to cover. Pour on remaining brownie batter, spreading out evenly and place in oven to bake. This where the magic happens and a sinful delight awaits.

Remove brownies from oven to cool for 30 minutes and spread with remaining filling mixture. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares as desired. If you’re in a hurry and you will be, place pan in refrigerator for 1 hour. All I have to say is grab a tall glass of cold milk and enjoy.

Easy Coconut Pecan Brownies

Have you ever met a brownie you didn’t like? I don’t think so as friends who are not chocolate eaters will eat a brownie. You’ll never believe the base for these babies is a box mix. Pictures don’t do this brownie recipe justice as they scream “eat me”. By the way, the coconut pecan filling is a similar recipe I use for German Chocolate cake. No doubt you will fall in love love at first bite. Sounds like I’ve just given you your next baking project. Happy Baking!

Easy Coconut Pecan Brownies

1 box 18.4 oz.(13×9 size) Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

1 – 12 oz. can Carnation Evaporated Milk

6 egg yolks

1½ cups granulated sugar

Pinch of kosher salt

¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter

2½ cups sweetened flaked coconut

2 cups chopped toasted pecans

1½ t. pure vanilla extract

In a 3-quart saucepan, whisk together milk and egg yolks until well combined. Place pan over medium heat and add in sugar, salt and butter, stirring until butter is melted. This will take 4 to 5 minutes.

When mixture begins to bubble, cook for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat if mixture splatters. Consistency should resemble a pudding-like texture.

Remove from mixture heat then stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool at least 30 minutes before use.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of 13×9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Pour half of brownie batter into prepared pan. Dollop half of coconut pecan mixture over batter, spreading out evenly.

Pour remaining batter over coconut pecan mixture, spreading out evenly.

Bake for 30 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out almost clean.

Cool brownies on wire rack for 30 minutes and spread with remaining coconut pecan topping. Cool completely before slicing.

Make 18 to 24 brownies.