Make Brownies from Scratch

There is nothing as delicious as biting into a freshly baked brownie. But if the only brownies you've ever had are from a package mix, you are in for a treat. Obviously, these brownies require a little more work, but it's worth it. This recipe, in particular, features a coconut topping.

Ingredients
Makes 40
 * 1 four oz package sweet cooking chocolate
 * 6 tablespoons butter
 * 2 tsp vanilla
 * 2 beaten eggs
 * 1/4 cup sugar
 * 2 tablespoons milk
 * 1 cup all purpose flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
 * Coconut topper (optional):
 * two egg yolks
 * 2/3 cup sugar
 * one can evaporated milk
 * 1/4 cups butter
 * 1 cup flaked coconut
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps

 * 1) [[Image:Stir_with_chocolate_98.jpg|225px|thumb]]Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan; stir constantly. Remove from heat. Add  eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla and mix well.
 * 2) [[Image:Blend_chocolate_603.jpg|225px|thumb]]Stir together flour and baking powder and pour into chocolate mixture. Stir the mixture throughly.
 * 3) [[Image:Pour_brownie_166.jpg|225px|thumb]]Pour into a waxed paper lined baking dish, or a greased round  9x9x2" baking pan. Bake at 350˚ F for 15 minutes.
 * 4) Spread with coconut topper and bake for 25-30 minutes more. Don't overcook - the center should be fudgy, not dry.
 * 5) [[Image:Cut_brownie_468.jpg|thumb|225px]][[Image:Brownies_506.jpg|250px|thumb]]Cool and cut into bars.

Tips

 * Warm the brownie, add a scoop of Vanilla ice cream on top, and pour some chocolate syrup over it. This is a chocolate lover's delight.
 * Serve with a cold glass of milk or a delicious cup of coffee.

Warnings

 * Take care when cutting brownies and removing them from the oven.

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