My family enjoys the combination of chocolate and coconut. So I stirred coconut extract into brownie batter and added flaked coconut to the cream cheese filling. These fudgy bars are the tasty result!
—PHYLLIS PERRY VASSAR, KS
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 55 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 3 DOZEN
1package fudge brownie mix (13-in. x 9-in. pan size)
1/2cup canola oil
2eggs
1/2teaspoon coconut extract
FILLING
1package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2eggs
1teaspoon coconut extract
1teaspoon vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1cup flaked coconut
1. In a large bowl, beat brownie mix, oil, eggs and extract on medium speed until blended (batter will be stiff). Set aside 1 cup for topping.
2. Spread the remaining batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until edges crack.
3. For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs and extracts until smooth. Gradually add confectioner’s sugar and mix well. Fold in coconut. Carefully spread over brownies.
4. Drop reserved batter by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean(do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.