GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

German Chocolate Brownies

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (4 ounce) package German sweet chocolate,
    broken into squares
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly. Add sugar and vanilla extract; mix. Beat in the eggs. Mix in flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until brownies test done.

Topping
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk

Combine butter and brown sugar in a bowl. Add coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto warm brownies; spread evenly. Broil several inches from the heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly.

Makes 16 brownies.