Mrs Fields Coconut Mud Bars
These are decadent! A little bit of trouble to make, but they are worth every bite. Very chocolaty!!
Steps
Preheat oven to 350f.
Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
To make the bottom layer , stir together 1 1 / 3 cups flour , 1 / 2 tsp baking powder , pinch salt and the brown sugar.
Use a pastry blender to add the 1 / 2 cup of butter , until the mixture is crumbly and coarse.
Press into the bottom of the baking pan.
Bake at 350f for 10 minutes , then place pan on rack to cool.
Leave oven on.
Next prepare the chocolate ganache.
After the chopped chocolate is placed in a medium bowl , bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan.
Pour the cream over the ganache , and wait 5 minutes before stirring.
The ganache will be smooth when ready to refrigerate and set.
To prepare the topping , cream the remaining butter in a bowl.
Add the granulated sugar , and extracts.
Beat until blended , then beat in the eggs.
Then stir in coconut and nuts.
Drop the topping by spoonfuls evenly over the ganache and spread with a spatula or a knife.
Bake at 350f for 25-30 minutes , until gold.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, semisweet chocolate pieces, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, coconut extract, eggs, flaked coconut, pecans