GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 package sweet chocolate - broken into squares
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Melt butter and chocolate till smooth in double boiler. Cool slightly. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Add dry ingredients. Bake in 9" square pan for 18-22 minutes at 350 degrees.

Topping:
2 Tbsp. butter or marg.
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
1 cup flaked cocoanut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Combine butter and brown sugar in bowl. Add cocoanut, pecans, corn syrup and milk. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto warm brownies. Spread evenly. Broil 2-4 minutes till brown and bubbly.

Source: Catherine's Mom
From Catherine