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Coconut Macaroon Brownie Bars

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

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Coconut Macaroon Brownie Bars

Fudgy brownies layered with coconut macaroons and topped with a caramel drizzle.

The Coconut Macaroon Brownie Bars

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

  • 1 cup (200g) dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Coconut Macaroons:

  • 1 cup (120g) sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preparing the Brownies:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt; set aside.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Melt the chocolate; let cool slightly. Pour into the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the batter and mix until just combined.

Baking the Brownies:

  1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  3. Let cool completely in the pan.

Preparing the Coconut Macaroons:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut and sugar; set aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the coconut mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

Assembling the Coconut Macaroon Brownie Bars:

  1. Once the brownies are completely cool, cut into bars.
  2. Scoop spoonfuls of the coconut macaroons on top of each bar.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the coconut mixture.

Drizzling with Caramel:

  1. Melt caramel sauce (about 1/4 cup) in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the bars and refrigerate for an additional 15-20 minutes to set.

Notes:

  • You can adjust the amount of coconut macaroons on top of each bar according to your preference.
  • The caramel drizzle adds a nice touch but is optional.