Homemade Coconut Brownies

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
Yield 1-1/2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on hand for them when they visit. This recipe is one of their favorites. —Carol Lipp, Timber Lake, South Dakota

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually beat into creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in coconut.
  2. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 251 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on hand for them when they visit. This recipe is one of their favorites. —Carol Lipp, Timber Lake, South Dakota
Recipe Creator

© 2025 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC