German Chocolate Brownies (ATK)

Ingredients

Basic Brownies (page 24)

½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

6 ounces butterscotch chips

Directions

Prepare Basic Brownies as directed. While brownies are baking, heat medium skillet over medium heat and toast coconut until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. When

brownies come out of oven, sprinkle butterscotch chips over brownies and let sit until they are softened but not melted, about 5 minutes. Using spatula or table knife, smooth chips evenly over top of brownies. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Cool brownies on wire rack until topping has firmed up, about 2 hours. Cut as directed.

Notes

The cake of the same name inspired this recipe.