4Grease a 9”x9” square pan with oil, cooking spray, or butter. Line the sides and the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and grease the paper. Set it aside.
5Grease a 9”x9” square pan with oil, cooking spray, or butter. Line the sides and the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and grease the paper. Set it aside.
6Grease a 9”x9” square pan with oil, cooking spray, or butter. Line the sides and the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and grease the paper. Set it aside.
7Place the butter and chocolate in a large bowl. Microwave for 15 to 30 second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate has melted completely with the butter. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate and butter. If using a double boiler, make sure the bowl is heat-proof, and place it over a pan with simmering water, and whisk the mixture until the chocolate and butter have melted together.
8Place the butter and chocolate in a large bowl. Microwave for 15 to 30 second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate has melted completely with the butter. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate and butter. If using a double boiler, make sure the bowl is heat-proof, and place it over a pan with simmering water, and whisk the mixture until the chocolate and butter have melted together.
9Place the butter and chocolate in a large bowl. Microwave for 15 to 30 second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate has melted completely with the butter. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate and butter. If using a double boiler, make sure the bowl is heat-proof, and place it over a pan with simmering water, and whisk the mixture until the chocolate and butter have melted together.
10Add the granulated sugar to the bowl and whisk until combined
11Add the granulated sugar to the bowl and whisk until combined
12Add the granulated sugar to the bowl and whisk until combined
13Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until completely incorporated before adding the next egg.
14Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until completely incorporated before adding the next egg.
15Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until completely incorporated before adding the next egg.
16Along with the final egg, add the vanilla and whisk to combine.
17Along with the final egg, add the vanilla and whisk to combine.
18Along with the final egg, add the vanilla and whisk to combine.
19Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together and add it to the bowl.
20Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together and add it to the bowl.
21Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together and add it to the bowl.
22Add the chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
23Add the chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
24Add the chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
25Pour the brownie batter on the bottom of the prepared pan.
26Pour the brownie batter on the bottom of the prepared pan.
27Pour the brownie batter on the bottom of the prepared pan.
28You will bake the brownies in two rounds. First for about 25-35 minutes, until the brownies look set around the edges and on top, but not fully baked through. Check your brownies at the 25 minute mark. They are ready to be topped with coconut filling when the edges are set, but the middle is still loose. This can take anywhere from 25-35 minutes depending on your oven. If unsure, it's better to slightly underbake the brownies.
29You will bake the brownies in two rounds. First for about 25-35 minutes, until the brownies look set around the edges and on top, but not fully baked through. Check your brownies at the 25 minute mark. They are ready to be topped with coconut filling when the edges are set, but the middle is still loose. This can take anywhere from 25-35 minutes depending on your oven. If unsure, it's better to slightly underbake the brownies.
30You will bake the brownies in two rounds. First for about 25-35 minutes, until the brownies look set around the edges and on top, but not fully baked through. Check your brownies at the 25 minute mark. They are ready to be topped with coconut filling when the edges are set, but the middle is still loose. This can take anywhere from 25-35 minutes depending on your oven. If unsure, it's better to slightly underbake the brownies.
31While the brownies bake, make the coconut topping.
32While the brownies bake, make the coconut topping.
33While the brownies bake, make the coconut topping.
34In a bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer for about 1 minute.
35In a bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer for about 1 minute.
36In a bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer for about 1 minute.
37Add the brown sugar and beat for another 30 to 60 seconds, until incorporated.
38Add the brown sugar and beat for another 30 to 60 seconds, until incorporated.
39Add the brown sugar and beat for another 30 to 60 seconds, until incorporated.
40Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until incorporated before adding the next one.
41Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until incorporated before adding the next one.
42Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until incorporated before adding the next one.
43Add the flour and mix to combine.
44Add the flour and mix to combine.
45Add the flour and mix to combine.
46Slowly add the evaporated milk, whisking vigorously until combined. The mixture can look a bit separated, it's okay. If you add the evaporated milk very slowly, while whisking non-stop, you will create emulsion, which will help prevent separation. But even if it does separate a bit, it's still fine. It will bake just fine.
47Slowly add the evaporated milk, whisking vigorously until combined. The mixture can look a bit separated, it's okay. If you add the evaporated milk very slowly, while whisking non-stop, you will create emulsion, which will help prevent separation. But even if it does separate a bit, it's still fine. It will bake just fine.
48Slowly add the evaporated milk, whisking vigorously until combined. The mixture can look a bit separated, it's okay. If you add the evaporated milk very slowly, while whisking non-stop, you will create emulsion, which will help prevent separation. But even if it does separate a bit, it's still fine. It will bake just fine.
49Add the vanilla and mix.
50Add the vanilla and mix.
51Add the vanilla and mix.
52Add the pecans and the coconut, and mix until combined.
53Add the pecans and the coconut, and mix until combined.
54Add the pecans and the coconut, and mix until combined.
55Remove the brownies from the oven after about 30-35 minutes, once they look set around the edges, but still loose in the middle. (See step above about baking time, which can vary)
56Remove the brownies from the oven after about 30-35 minutes, once they look set around the edges, but still loose in the middle. (See step above about baking time, which can vary)
57Remove the brownies from the oven after about 30-35 minutes, once they look set around the edges, but still loose in the middle. (See step above about baking time, which can vary)
58Pour the coconut topping over the hot pre-baked brownies and spread with a spatula evenly over the top.
59Pour the coconut topping over the hot pre-baked brownies and spread with a spatula evenly over the top.
60Pour the coconut topping over the hot pre-baked brownies and spread with a spatula evenly over the top.
61Place the brownies back in the oven and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes, until set on top and around the edges.
62Place the brownies back in the oven and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes, until set on top and around the edges.
63Place the brownies back in the oven and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes, until set on top and around the edges.
64Remove the brownies from the oven. Let them cool down before slicing and serving.
65Remove the brownies from the oven. Let them cool down before slicing and serving.
66Remove the brownies from the oven. Let them cool down before slicing and serving.