i heart ... my mom's mud pie brownies

every time my mother makes

these brownies

i just die!

i could eat all of them!

(and i almost do)

this recipe was given to my mom

by her friend debbie.

they are so perfect!

the coconut

the pecans

the chocolate frosting...

everything i love!

mississippi mud pie brownies

1 brownie mix (9x13 size - and hershey's is the best)

1 and 1/2 cups coconut

1 and 1/2 cups chopped pecans

1 jar marshmallow cream (a million times better than marshmallows!)

make brownie mix as instructed on box.

add in coconut and pecans.

bake as directed.

when done,

spread 1 jar of marshmallow cream

over top.

(dollop by the spoonfuls

over the entire top,

then spread evenly)

let cool completely before frosting.

frosting:

1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup cocoa

4 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup evaporated milk

mix butter and vanilla with beaters.

in separate bowl,

mix powdered sugar and cocoa.

beat in powdered mix with butter mix

alternating with the evaporated milk.

spread.

refrigerate a few hours before serving.

keep stored in refrigerator.