"My son and I love chocolate, so I made this brownie-like recipe to satisfy any chocolate lover. The pecans add a welcome crunch. —John Williams, Beaumont, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup butter, softened
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup baking cocoa
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Dash salt
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FILLING:
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1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
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1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted