Coconut Brownies

Coconut Brownies

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp baking cocoa
1/2 cup flaked coconut

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Combine the flour and cocoa. Gradually beat into the creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in the coconut. Spread into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out moist crumbs. Do Not Overbake. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 1 1/2 dozen