INGREDIENTS
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Brownies
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 cup water
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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Coconut Topping
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7 large egg whites
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1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
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1 pound finely shredded unsweetened coconut (6 1/2 cups)
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
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1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (optional)
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Glaze and Garnish
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1 pound 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
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4 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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2 1/4 cups heavy cream
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40 unsalted roasted almonds