It’s been a ho-hum kind of day. Summer has arrived but the warm weather has not. We have had a few sunny days but for the most part it’s been more cloudy skies and rain than sunshine. So today we went to the library and then came home and had a jammie day.
When I get bored I often head to the kitchen in search of something new to make to fill my time. My hubby wanted something sweet and he always like it when I bake for him so we both win. Today I came up with a twist on the seven layer bar.
It’s got everything a gal could want in a sugary treat. Caramel, coconut, pecans, chocolate and graham crackers. I think you could even add in a couple handfuls of crushed pretzels to get a sweet/salty thing going on and it would be even better.
Caramel Coconut Brownie Squares
Crust:
2 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup of melted butter
1/2 cup ground pecans
Mix the crumbs and melted butter together and press into a 9×13 pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Brownie Layer:
1 cup Melted butter
2 cups of white sugar
4 eggs
2/3 cup cocoa
1 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp of salt
1 tsp vanilla
Melt butter in a pan, remove from heat and stir in sugar. One by one blend in the eggs. Add all the dry ingredients and stir. Pour onto the crust and return to the oven to bake for 30 minutes.
Caramel Layer:
I package of Kraft Caramels
1 can of condensed milk
1/4 cup butter
1 cup pecan pieces
2 cups coconut
1 cup of broken pretzel pieces (optional)
In a medium saucepan mix the condensed milk, caramels and butter, over medium heat stir until the caramel is melted and blended. Stir in the coconut, pecans and pretzels if you are using them. Pour this mixture over the brownie layer and spread.
Cool for several hours and then remove from the pan. Cut and serve.
These bars are worth the effort. They are dense, chocolatey, chewy and rich. My only word of advice is make sure you have someone to share them with. Maybe a few someones.
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