INGREDIENTS
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For the Brownies:
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1 1/2 cups coconut
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1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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1 teaspoon boiling water
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2 cups brown sugar
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1 cup butter or margarine
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 cup cocoa
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1 cup flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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For the Frosting:
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1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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1 teaspoon boiling water
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1 teaspoon vanilla or Kahlua if desired
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2 cups icing sugar
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons coconut oil (or you can omit this and increase the butter to 4 tablespoons)
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1-3 tablespoons cream (enough to make a spreadable consistency)
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reserved 1/2 cup toasted coconut
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1 square dark chocolate