Ingredients
For the Brownies:
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 oz semisweet or German baking chocolate, chopped
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
For the Coconut-Pecan Topping:
1 cup evaporated milk
3 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt the Chocolate & Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly so the eggs don’t scramble.
Add Sugars & Eggs: Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour and salt just until combined—overmixing can make brownies cakey instead of fudgy. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake the Brownies: Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let the brownies cool completely before adding topping.
Make the Coconut-Pecan Topping: In a saucepan, whisk together evaporated milk, egg yolks, sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 8–10 minutes). It should coat the back of a spoon.
Finish the Topping: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Allow the mixture to cool until spreadable—it will thicken as it cools.
Assemble: Spread the coconut-pecan topping evenly over the cooled brownies.
Cut & Serve: Lift the brownies from the pan using the parchment and cut into squares. The topping is sticky, so a hot knife works best for clean cuts.
Time & Serving Info
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Topping Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories per Serving: ~360 kcal
