Dark Chocolate and Nutella Coconut Brownies

by doughmesstic on February 7, 2012

in brownies, chocolate, Giveaways, Nutella

I’m not even sure what to say about these brownies.

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Jon says they are my best ever.  That’s saying a LOT, considering I’ve made some pretty freaking good brownies.  The Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies were awesome.  The Quintuple Chocolate Brownies were stellar.  Minty brownies?  Die.

So to say these are the best?

Wow.

They are remarkably fudgy, and full of rich, deep dark chocolate.  Scharffen Berger, to be exact – my decadent chocolate of choice when it comes down to recipes that call for amazing chocolate.  But then, I added Nutella.  And sweetened coconut.  I may have pushed the brownie to new levels.

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You should get that nice flaky top that the best of the best brownies have, but you should also have a soft, not-even-close-to-cakelike fudgy bite.  The darker chocolate really shines in these brownies, but if you are a lighter chocolate fan, fear not.  The Nutella takes the bittersweet down a notch and the sweetened coconut plays so well with the richness.

I hope you’ll give them a shot and let me know what you think!

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Dark Chocolate and Nutella Coconut Brownies

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 16-20 Brownies

Dark Chocolate and Nutella Coconut Brownies

Ingredients

  • 10 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Nutella
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 cup toasted Coconut flake
  • 2/3 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Prepare 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper long enough to hang over on two sides, making it easier to remove from pan once baked. Spray pan and paper.
  2. In small saucepot over medium heat, or in the microwave, melt chocolate and butter until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vanilla and Nutella with the sugar. Slowly add in chocolate mixture until well combined.
  4. In small bowl, sift together coconut, cocoa, salt and flour. Add mixture to rest of batter. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until brownies are set in center. Remove from oven. Allow to cool, serve and enjoy!
http://doughmesstic.com/2012/02/07/dark-chocolate-and-nutella-coconut-brownies/

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Tonight I am once again a panelist on a Twitter party for Scharffen Berger.  We’ll be sharing recipes, stories, and giveaways.  So do come by and share with us – you may win something!

Giveaway {Now Closed – Congrats Barbara!}

Speaking of winning, how would you like to win an assortment of chocolate bars from Scharffen Berger?  Not only are they great for baking (as in these brownies, or cookies, or cakes), but they also make great gifts – especially for your Valentine!  Personally, I love just diving into them when I need a quick chocolate fix…so indulgent!

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To win, just leave me a comment, letting me know you’d like to win them.

  • For another entry, follow ScharffenBerger on Twitter.  Be sure to leave me a separate comment, letting me know you do.
  • For another entry, become a ScharffenBerger Fan on Facebook.  Again, leave a separate comment for this entry.  Maybe write on their wall, letting them know I sent you?  I’d appreciate that a lot!
  • For a fourth entry, please share this post on Facebook or Twitter.  Let’s spread the love with our friends, okay?  Karma is good stuff sometimes.
  • Finally, Pin a picture from this post onto Pinterest. Be sure to let me know you did, in a separate comment.

Six entries per person, max.  All additional entries will be deleted.

Contest is open until February 9, 11:59pmEST.  Prize is courtesy of and shipped by ScharffenBerger.  US addresses only, please.

Good luck, kids, and don’t forget that Twitter party tonight!  (I’m @doughmesstic, by the way…follow along!)

{ 167 comments… read them below or add one }

Jackie Watson February 7, 2012 at 8:04 pm

I’d love to win some ScharffenBerger chocolate!

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Christopher Sorel February 7, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Jackie Watson February 7, 2012 at 8:04 pm

I follow ScharffenBerger on Twitter @kroshey.

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Amy @ The Nifty Foodie February 7, 2012 at 8:05 pm

I’d love to win that chocolate! YUM!

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Jackie Watson February 7, 2012 at 8:05 pm

I already liked ScharffenBerger on Facebook

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Amy @ The Nifty Foodie February 7, 2012 at 8:06 pm

I follow ScharffenBerger on Twitter!

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Christopher Sorel February 7, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Jackie Watson February 7, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Barb B. February 7, 2012 at 8:09 pm

Give me the chocolate!

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Barb B. February 7, 2012 at 8:10 pm

I shared on FB…

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Barb B. February 7, 2012 at 8:10 pm

I pinned!

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Jackie Watson February 7, 2012 at 8:11 pm

I just pinned this on Pinterest!

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Jeremy February 7, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Would love to win some chocolate to… ok, I’ll probably share!

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Jeremy February 7, 2012 at 8:13 pm

I follow ScharffenBerger on twitter as bikeohio.

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Jeremy February 7, 2012 at 8:14 pm

I like ScharffenBerger on FB as Jay Cee.

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Jeremy February 7, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Jeremy February 7, 2012 at 8:20 pm

Pinned a picture to my pinterest (bikeohio).

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Claudia Vincenty February 7, 2012 at 8:46 pm

would love to win some faboluos chocolate ;) choco coco nutella brownies what a great combo cheers!!

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Angela February 7, 2012 at 8:50 pm

I’d love to win! Everywhere I look lately SB chocolate is being mentioned!

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Angela February 7, 2012 at 8:50 pm

I follow SB on twitter!

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Angela February 7, 2012 at 8:51 pm

Aaaaaaand I follow SB on facebook!

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Angela February 7, 2012 at 8:53 pm

Shared on twitter too, from @jezebelseven

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Melanie Stallings February 7, 2012 at 9:06 pm

Oh yes, you know I’d love to win some choco.

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Melanie Stallings February 7, 2012 at 9:07 pm

I’m a SB FB fan!

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Karen Lynch February 7, 2012 at 11:05 pm

I’d love to win, I have been wanting to try their chocolate for a while, but can’t find it in our area.

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Karen Lynch February 7, 2012 at 11:21 pm

I follow Scharffenberger on Twitter.

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Malia February 7, 2012 at 11:22 pm

Ooooh, I’d love to win that chocolate! And btw…I simply adore the measuring cups in your photos! So pretty!

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Karen Lynch February 7, 2012 at 11:23 pm

I like ScharffenBerger onFB and left them a post.

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Malia February 7, 2012 at 11:24 pm

I pinned it to my ‘Nutty for Nutella’ board.

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Malia February 7, 2012 at 11:27 pm

following ScharffenBerger on Twitter!

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Natalie J Vandenberghe February 7, 2012 at 11:50 pm

I would love to win! I was late to the twitter party, but participated for the last 30 minutes. Alas, no win for me…hopefully, I will this fabulous prize from you. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Natalie J Vandenberghe February 7, 2012 at 11:52 pm

@Lexiquin follows @ScharffenBerger on Twitter

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Natalie J Vandenberghe February 7, 2012 at 11:54 pm

I already like Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker on Facebook and thanked them for sponsoring your giveaway.

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Natalie J Vandenberghe February 7, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Stefani February 8, 2012 at 1:29 am

Would LOVE to win some Scharffen Berger chocolate! I’m hooked!

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Stefani February 8, 2012 at 1:30 am

I follow Scharffen Berger on Twitter

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Stefani February 8, 2012 at 1:30 am
Stefani February 8, 2012 at 1:32 am
Laura February 8, 2012 at 2:09 am

I’d LOVE to win this fabulous chocolate!

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Laura February 8, 2012 at 2:14 am

I gladly pinned you on pinterest!

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Tina February 8, 2012 at 2:17 am

You’ve been pinned!

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Tina February 8, 2012 at 2:18 am

Seriously, I desperately need chocolate. Winning would be a very good thing.

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Tina February 8, 2012 at 2:20 am

I’m a Scharffen Berger fan on FB too!

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Cristina B February 8, 2012 at 7:03 am

I would love to win the Scharffen Berger chocolate!

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Cristina B February 8, 2012 at 7:03 am

I pinned this recipe on pinterest!
http://pinterest.com/pin/93027548522757341/

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Cristina B February 8, 2012 at 7:04 am

I am a fan of Scharffen Berger Chocolate on facebook

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stacia February 8, 2012 at 3:43 pm

win some delicious chocolate? I am so in!!!

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Alyssa February 8, 2012 at 7:09 pm

I would love to win some chocolate!

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Alyssa February 8, 2012 at 7:10 pm

I started following Scharffen Berger on Twitter!

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Alyssa February 8, 2012 at 7:14 pm

I liked Scharffen Berger on Facebook!

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