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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COCONUT BROWNIES

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: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

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.