Coconut- Pecan Brownies

By jeaklor

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup white baking chips
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Fold in pecans.
Transfer to a greased 9-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350- for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.