Mounds Brownies
Mounds Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies topped with a coconut and chocolate layer, mimicking the famous Mounds candy bar. These brownies offer the perfect combination of soft, chewy chocolate and sweet, creamy coconut. A must-try for coconut and chocolate lovers alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
**For the Brownie Base:**
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
**For the Coconut Layer:**
– 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
– 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
**For the Chocolate Topping:**
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool in the pan.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Once the brownies have cooled slightly, spread the coconut mixture evenly over the top.
7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
8. Pour the melted chocolate over the coconut layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
9. Refrigerate the brownies for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
– You can substitute the sweetened coconut with unsweetened coconut if you prefer a less sweet flavor.
– For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the coconut layer.
– These brownies keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
– For a richer topping, you can add a drizzle of caramel or extra chocolate on top before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/24 of recipe)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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