German Chocolate Saucepan Brownies

From the Pillsbury website. "Bring the fabulous flavors of Germany to your dessert table with this chocolate brownie that’s topped with a coconut and nuts"

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 brownies

Ingredients

• Brownies

• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1⁄2 cup butter
• 4  ounces  sweet baking chocolate, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Topping

• 2  tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2  tablespoons corn syrup
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  cup coconut
• 1⁄2 cup pecans or 1⁄2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Grease bottom only of 8 or 9-inch square pan. In medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup margarine and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.
3. Add sugar and vanilla; blend well. Add eggs; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Spread in greased pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove brownies from oven. Set oven to broil.
5. In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk; blend well. Stir in coconut and pecans. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls evenly over warm brownies; spread gently. Broil 4 inches from heat for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until bubbly. Cool completely. Cut into bars.