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German Chocolate Brownies

These German Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with the famous pecan coconut frosting that we all know and love.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 548kcal

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • double boiler
  • 9x13 baking pan
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla

Frosting

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ¾ cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour, salt and cocoa powder together.
  • Create a “double boiler” by placing a large bowl over a saucepan containing a small amount of water.
  • Place the chocolate chips and butter in the bowl and turn the heat to low.
  • Stir the chocolate and butter frequently while melting to avoid burning the chocolate.
  • Once the butter and chocolate have completely melted, add in the sugar and whisk to combine.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before whisking in the eggs, 1 at a time.
  • Add the vanilla and mix.
  • Use a spatula to fold in the flour mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and place in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out cleanly.
  • Remove and allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting, place the milk, egg yolks and sugar in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat and whisk for 10-12 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla, coconut and pecans and stir.
  • Pour over the top of the brownies and spread in an even layer.
  • Allow to cool before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Brownie | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg