Best 10 Homemade Coconut Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our homemade Coconut Brownies, a delectable treat that combines the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with the sweet, nutty flavor of coconut. These brownies are a symphony of flavors and textures, with a moist and chewy center, a crisp and crackly top, and a generous sprinkling of toasted coconut that adds a delightful crunch. Each bite is a harmonious blend of chocolatey goodness and coconutty bliss, making these brownies the perfect dessert for any occasion.

This article presents a collection of three irresistible coconut brownie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. The first recipe is for Classic Coconut Brownies, a straightforward and foolproof version that delivers the perfect balance of chocolate and coconut. The second recipe introduces Chocolate Coconut Swirl Brownies, a decadent treat that features a rich chocolate brownie batter swirled with a luscious coconut filling. Lastly, the White Chocolate Coconut Brownies recipe combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the tropical flavors of coconut, resulting in an indulgent and irresistible dessert.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are carefully crafted to ensure success. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create these coconut brownie masterpieces with ease. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT MACAROON BROWNIES



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These decadent brownies have a delicious layer of coconut sandwiched between two chocolate layers. They were requested at a political campaign, at a social party and at my fiftieth anniversary.

Provided by Valerie Hatfield-Ringrose

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup chopped walnuts
4 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and cocoa; stir into the egg mixture until well blended. Fold in walnuts. Spread half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Make the middle layer. In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Carefully layer this over the chocolate layer in the pan. Top with the remaining chocolate batter. Spread to cover evenly.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is no longer shiny. Cool in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 124.5 mg, Sugar 36 g

SNOW DAY COCONUT BROWNIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 to 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup coconut oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup salted macadamia nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons meringue powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 to 5 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, for topping
White nonpareils, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350˚. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two short sides; coat with cooking spray. Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until melted, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar, eggs and coconut extract until well combined. Stir in the flour and salt until smooth. Stir in the coconut and nuts. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake until the brownies are dry on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing: Combine the meringue powder, confectioners' sugar, coconut extract and 3 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff and glossy but still spreadable, 2 to 3 minutes. Thin with up to 2 more tablespoons water, if needed.
  • Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil overhang. Scrape the icing on top and spread to the edges. Sprinkle with the coconut and white nonpareils; gently press to adhere. Let the icing harden, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into pieces.

COCONUT BROWNIES



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Make and share this Coconut Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sheba

Categories     Bar Cookie

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter over low heat;then remove.
  • Add 2 c sugar. Beat.
  • Add eggs an vailla. Blend.
  • Add flour;cocoa;and salt. Mix.
  • Stir in coconut.
  • Pour into greased 13 by 9" pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining ingredients over. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
  • The coconut in this recipe makes them nice and moist.
  • Enjoy! You'll get lots of compliments on this one. I hope you love these!

FABULOUSLY EASY COCONUT BROWNIES



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Super easy, these brownies draw raves as if I were baking all day. I like to make these, regular brownies and cream cheese brownies at the same time and serve a variety plate. (I found this recipe online somewhere in the last few years, not sure of the original source.)

Provided by windy_moon

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 -24 ounce) package brownie mix (your favorite)
3 eggs (to prepare brownie mix under "cake" instructions)
1/4 cup water (for brownie mix)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (for brownie mix)
3 3/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 (11 1/2 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chunks
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup pecans (or any kind of nuts)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9X13X2 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Prepare your favorite brownie mix according to package directions for cakelike brownies. The amount of eggs, oil and water in the ingredients above are common to most prepared brownie mix instructions (for cakelike brownies), but follow your box exactly.
  • Spread the brownie mix evenly in pan. Bake 16-18 min or until brownie is set. Do not overbake! You are just trying to set the batter, not finish it.
  • Layer coconut and chocolate chunks over brownie base.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over coconut and chocolate chunks.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes or until edges of coconut are deep golden brown and nuts are lightly toasted.
  • Cool completely. Cut into bars. Step back and hear the applause.

HOMEMADE COCONUT BROWNIES



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My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on hand for them when they visit. This recipe is one of their favorites. -Carol Lipp, Timber Lake, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually beat into creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in coconut., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOASTED COCONUT BROWNIES



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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup loosely packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup chopped skinned almonds, optional
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with parchment, overhanging the edges by about 2 inches. Coat the parchment lightly with butter.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a large heat-proof bowl set over simmering water, then remove from the heat.
  • With an electric mixer on low speed, mix the sugars into the chocolate mixture, then beat in the eggs on medium speed, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Beat in the extracts.
  • Mix in the flour on low speed until just combined. Fold in the coconut and nuts, if using, by hand. Fold in the salt.
  • Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack before frosting.
  • For the frosting: Meanwhile, spread the coconut flakes on a baking sheet and bake, stirring once or twice, until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine the butter and extracts in a large bowl and beat on medium-high until light, about 1 minute. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat on low until combined, then beat on high until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is easily spreadable.
  • Use the parchment overhang to remove the brownies from the baking dish in one piece. Spread the frosting on the brownies and sprinkle with the toasted coconut. Cut into bars to serve. The brownies can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated in the baking dish.

BROWNIES WITH COCONUT FROSTING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 large or 16 mini brownies

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cooking spray
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening, such as Crisco
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconut Frosting, recipe follows
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
10 ounces fresh or frozen grated coconut, thawed
1 1/2 cups nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds), finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease the bottom of an 8-by-8-by-2-inch pan.
  • Melt the chocolate with the shortening in the microwave or over a double boiler. Cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well. Add the sugar and combine thoroughly, then stir the chocolate mixture.
  • Sift the flour together with the baking powder and salt, and stir into the flour mixture. Stir in the pecans and vanilla extract.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes and cut into squares. These are delicious warm or cold. Spread with Coconut Frosting.
  • Combine the evaporated milk, sugar and egg yolks in a saucepan. Stir with a wire whisk until the yolks are fully incorporated. Add the butter, melt, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the mixture thickens, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the coconut, nuts and vanilla extract and let cool.

COCONUT NUTELLA BROWNIES



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My parents were coming over for dinner, and I wanted a fast go-to brownie. My mom loves coconut and chocolate, so I thought these Nutella brownies would be the perfect treat. -Danielle Lee, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup Nutella
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and Nutella until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours and cocoa; gradually beat into butter mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and oats. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake), 22-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COCONUT SWIRL BROWNIES



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These from-scratch brownies are anything but basic with swirls of creamy coconut baked in.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz semisweet baking chocolate
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 egg
3/4 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups sugar, the vanilla and salt. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, stirring with whisk until blended. Stir in flour until blended. Spread batter in pan.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Beat in coconut extract and 1 egg until blended. Stir in coconut. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto batter; swirl coconut mixture through brownie batter with knife for marbled design.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Use foil to lift out of pan. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 204 mg

FUDGY COCONUT BROWNIES



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Dense and gooey, these storecupboard treats are made with cocoa rather than bars of chocolate

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h

Yield Cuts into 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

100g cocoa
250g butter
500g golden caster sugar
4 eggs , beaten
100g self-raising flour
100g desiccated coconut
icing sugar , to dust (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line the base of a 21cm square tin with baking parchment. Put the cocoa, butter and sugar in your largest saucepan and gently melt, stirring so the mixture doesn't catch. When the cocoa mixture is melted and combined, cool slightly, then stir in the eggs, little by little, followed by the flour and coconut.
  • Tip into the tin and bake for 45 mins on a middle shelf - check after 30 mins and cover with another piece of baking parchment if the crust is browning too much. Cool in the tin, then carefully lift out and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 35 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.39 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Make sure to use unsweetened coconut flakes for this recipe, otherwise the brownies will be too sweet.
  • To ensure the brownies have a fudgy texture, avoid overmixing the batter.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 8-inch square pans instead.
  • To make sure the brownies are done, insert a toothpick into the center of the pan. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, the brownies are done.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them, otherwise they will be too soft and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These homemade coconut brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are fudgy, chewy, and full of coconut flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these brownies in no time. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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