Thanks to a head start from a mix, it’s easy to bake up these crowd-pleasing brownies. It’s hard to stop at one, but don’t worry, my recipe makes 30 servings!
—BRENDA MELANCON MCCOMB, MS
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 2 1/2 DOZEN
1package fudge brownie mix (13-in. x 9-in. pan size)
1/2cup canola oil
1/4cup water
3eggs
1/2cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2cup white baking chips
1/2cup chopped walnuts
1can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
FROSTING
1/4cup butter, softened
1/4cup evaporated milk
2tablespoons baking cocoa
2cups confectioners’ sugar
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Beat brownie mix, oil, water and eggs on medium speed in a large bowl until blended; stir in chips and walnuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
2. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Combine condensed milk and coconut in a small bowl; spread over top. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack.
3. Place frosting ingredients in a small bowl; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.