Preheat the oven to 350*. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick spray. Set it aside.
In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of all-purpose flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set it aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the mini chocolate chips and the teaspoon of flour. Set it aside.
In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the melted cooled butter, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture. Stir just until mixture is well combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Evenly spread ½ of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
Coconut Layer
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Using a silicone spatula or an offset spatula, evenly spread the coconut filling carefully over the top of the bottom brownie layer.
Spread the remaining ½ of the brownie batter over the top of the coconut filling.
Bake for 35 - 40 minutes. Allow the brownies to completely cool before slicing 4 across and 4 down servings (about 2 in x 2 in squares).
Video
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Notes
It is very important that the brownies are completely cooled before slicing. Brownies will crumble if they are too warm when sliced.
You can add toasted almonds to make an almond joy brownie.