German Chocolate Brownies

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate, broken into squares
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk

In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate, stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in sugar and vanilla.

Add eggs; mix well. the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

For topping, combine butter and brown sugar in a bowl. Add coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto warm brownies; spread evenly.

Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 16 brownies.