Mounds Brownies: A Coconut Lover’s Chocolate Dream 🍫🥥

If you adore the combination of rich chocolate and sweet, chewy coconut, then these Mounds Brownies are about to become your new favorite dessert! Inspired by the iconic Mounds candy bar, this decadent treat features a fudgy brownie base topped with a luscious coconut layer and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent treat at home, these brownies are a surefire hit.

Why You’ll Love These Brownies

1. Decadent and Chewy: The fudgy brownie base pairs perfectly with the soft coconut layer.
2. Simple to Make: A few basic ingredients are all you need to recreate the flavors of the classic candy bar.
3. Customizable: Easily adapt this recipe for Almond Joy lovers by adding almonds!
4. Perfect for Sharing: These brownies are rich and indulgent, so a little goes a long way!

Ingredients

For the Brownie Base

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

For the Coconut Layer

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment You’ll Need

• 8×8-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or hand mixer
• Spatula
• Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (for ganache)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

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