Death by German Chocolate Brownie-Cookie Recipe

Layer #1: Cookie Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray the bottom only of a 9x13" pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Sift together first 4 ingredients into a large bowl. Set aside.

In a large mixer bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add instant pudding, mixing well. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended. Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary. Slowly add flour, mixing well. Stir in milk chocolate chips.

Spread in prepared pan.

Layer #2: Sprinkle coconut and pecans over cookie layer.

Layer #3: Brownie Combine butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate, mixing well. Alternately add flour, baking powder, and milk, mixing after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips (optional.) Carefully spread over coconut-pecan layer.

Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. Cool completely in pan.

Layer #4: Frosting Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy sauce pan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 10 minutes) Stir in pecans and coconut. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Spread over top of cooled brownie-cookie.

Cut into 2" squares.