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Mounds Brownies (dark chocolate and coconut)

December 8, 2019 by Jaida 16 Comments

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Mounds Brownies are a nod to the classic candy bar with rich, fudgy dark chocolate brownie stuffed with a sweet, shredded coconut filling.

single brownie on cutting board with cut mounds brownies and shredded coconut in background

Originally posted September 3, 2012. Photos and content updated December 8, 2019 to improver reader experience.

I am a lover of rich, fudgy brownies. Notsomuch the cakey kind. What kind do you like? Corners? Middle pieces? It seems everyone I know likes the corner pieces. Me? Give me those center, all-edge pieces!! Ooey, gooey deliciousness. Did I mention they have to be fudgy?? Because they do.

And these brownies – are stuffed with a layer of sweet, shredded coconut. Very much like it’s namesake, the Mounds candy bar. One of my all-time favorites. Usually I’m a brownie purist of sorts. Don’t put nuts in my brownies, y’all. I’ll fight you. I like frosting on them sometimes, but typically, I want them plain. Also something noteworthy – I’m not usually a big fan of coconut either. But in Mounds candy bars and these Mounds Brownies – I am 10000% a fan of it.

Top view of cut mounds brownies sprinkled with powdered sugar

I have always had a love for the Mounds candy bar, as far back as I can remember. But recently, I took on a whole new love for the dark chocolate and coconut candies. You see, in September when my daddy was sick in the hospital, he wasn’t eating much and he was sleeping a lot. One morning, when I was on my way to the hospital, my brother texted and said that daddy was asking for a Mounds candy bar, could I bring him one? I was so excited that he was awake and wanting to eat, I bought two packages, along with some Ritz crackers and peanut butter – one of his favorite snacks.

But by the time I got to the hospital, his condition had changed, he was in a lot of pain, and he never got to eat those treats I bought him. Three days later he would leave us forever, and I still had those damn candy bars in my purse. My brothers and I later had a “toast” to our dad, with those candy bars. It was a bittersweet moment, and I’ll forever have the memory of that candy and daddy’s last days. Now everytime I see that candy bar, or make these brownies, I will think of him and smile.

hand holding mounds brownie with bite taken

How to make Mounds Brownies (aka – dark chocolate coconut brownies):

1.) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line an 8×8 baking pan with foil so the edges hang over the sides of the pan a little. Spray lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and cocoa powders over low heat, stirring until well combined and smooth. Remove from heat and let sit five minutes to cool slightly.
3.) Add the eggs to the cocoa/butter mixture and whisk until combined, then add in the sugar and vanilla, stirring to combine. Finally, add the flour and salt and whisk until combined.
4.) In a separate bowl, combine the coconut with the condensed milk and salt.
5.) Pour about half the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Drop the coconut mixture by the spoonfuls over the brownie batter and then pour the remaining brownie batter over the top, covering the coconut layer.
6.) Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely on wire rack.
7.) Chill in refrigerator for a couple hours and cut into desired size pieces. If you are too eager to eat them, you don’t have to chill, it just helps firm them up and make them a bit more fudgy.

process shots

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Mounds Brownies

Mounds Brownies are a nod to the classic candy bar with rich, fudgy dark chocolate brownie stuffed with a sweet, shredded coconut filling.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dark choclate and coconut, mounds brownies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Jaida

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup  unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line an 8×8 baking pan with foil so the edges hang over the sides of the pan a little. Spray lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter and cocoa powders over low heat, stirring until well combined and smooth. Remove from heat and let sit five minutes to cool slightly.
  • Add the eggs to the cocoa/butter mixture and whisk until combined, then add in the sugar and vanilla, stirring to combine. Finally, add the flour and salt and whisk until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the coconut with the condensed milk and salt.
  • Pour about half the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Drop the coconut mixture by the spoonfuls over the brownie batter and then pour the remaining brownie batter over the top, covering the coconut layer.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Chill in refrigerator for a couple hours and cut into desired size pieces. If you are too eager to eat them, you don't have to chill, it just helps firm them up and make them a bit more fudgy.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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Check out more delicious brownie recipes:

Mini Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cupcakes from Family Around the Table
Christmas Tree Brownies from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Cookie Butter Brownies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Peppermint Brownie Madeleines  from Art of Natural Living

Filed Under: Brownies, Chocolate, Dessert Tagged With: Brownies, Chocolate, Coconut, Dessert

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  1. Melissa @IWasBornToCook

    September 3, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    OMG. Seriously.

    Reply
  2. Lisa~~

    September 3, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Totally delicious…care to send a few my way?

    If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my SRC entry: Fried Green Tomatoes.

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

    Reply
  3. Susie

    September 3, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    My husband is convinced he is allergic to coconut which means this entire batch would be mine. Hmmm, sound delicious and dangerous!

    Reply
  4. Camilla

    September 3, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Sound delicious and utterly decadent. I had your blog this month. I made tacos, inspired by your – no less than – 25 taco variations. Yum. Thanks! http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2012/09/src-september-reveal-sweet-beginnings.html

    Reply
  5. Wendy Wofford-Garcia

    September 3, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    I'm a new transplant to Group A after a year in Group C…and always so happy to find fellow Texas bloggers! I live in San Antonio, but make it up to Austin every couple of months. Maybe we can tag up for lunch sometime and talk shop…my blog is The Weekend Gourmet.

    Reply
  6. Trisha

    September 4, 2012 at 5:08 am

    This has some of my favorite ingredients to bake with and I can only imagine how delicious this must've turned out.

    Reply
  7. Lesa @Edesias Notebook

    September 4, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Yummy! I love dressed-brownies!

    Reply
  8. Lesa @Edesias Notebook

    September 4, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    That was supposed to be “dressed-up”. Better go get some coffee! 🙂

    Reply
  9. katherine Martinelli

    September 6, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    What a great flavor and ingredient combo!

    Reply
  10. Wendy Klik

    December 8, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    These may become my new favorite brownie. I don’t remember if we were every in the same group in SRC.
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    • Jaida

      December 8, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      They are so amazing, I’ve changed the recipe sinve the original post, too. I’m not sure, I think I was in group C. That was so long ago!

      Reply
  11. Inger @ Art of Natural Living

    December 31, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    Chocolate with coconut–so good! I don’t eat the candy, but I’d gobble these down!

    Reply
  12. TH

    September 5, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing. Yum. Thank you!

    Reply

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