Small Batch Loaded Brownies

 This will take care of any chocolate craving you have.  

SMALL BATCH LOADED BROWNIES

(serves 4)

Brownie Ingredients:

*1 large egg

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

*1/4 cup butter, melted

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/3 cup all-purpose flour

*1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 

*1/4 cup chocolate chips

*1/4 cup chopped pecans

*1/4 cup coconut

Frosting Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons butter, softened

*1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa

*1/3 cup powdered sugar

*4 tablespoons heavy cream (or whole milk)

Brownie Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Spray a 5x7 inch baking pan or a bread pan with cooking spray.

~In a medium bowl, mix 1 large egg, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup melted butter together until well incorporated.

~Add 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

~Stir until mostly mixed.

~Stir in 1/4 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and 1/4 cup coconut until mixed.

~Pour into prepared pan and spread until level.

~Bake for 23-25 minutes or until done (toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).

~Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes before frosting.

Frosting Directions:

~In a medium bowl (I use the one that I made the brownies in), stir 2 tablespoons softened butter,  1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, and 1/3 cup powdered sugar until powder sugar is mixed in well.

~Stir in 4 tablespoons heavy cream until smooth.

~Frost warm brownies.

~Wait another half hour or longer before cutting.