Coconut-Pecan Brownies

• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup white baking chips
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

1. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Fold in pecans.
2. Transfer to a greased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4. For frosting, in a microwave, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the melted chips, sugars, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spread over brownies. Store in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/coconut-pecan-brownies/ (may not work)