| 1/2 cup butter, cubed | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped | 1 cup all-purpose flour |
| 2 large eggs, lightly beaten | 1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
| 1/2 cup sugar | 1/4 teaspoon salt |
| Topping | |
| 2 tabelspoons butter, melted | 1/2 cup chopped pecans |
| 1/2 cup packed brown sugar | 2 tablespoons corn syrup |
| 1 cup flaked coconut | 2 tablespoons 2% milk |
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
2. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
3. For topping, combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto warm brownies; spread evenly.
4. Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 16 brownies
