German Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these German Chocolate Brownies. Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a luscious coconut-pecan topping, these treats are a perfect blend of chocolate and nutty sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (plus cooling)
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Coconut-Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Make the Brownies: Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread in pan and bake.
- Make the Topping: Cook evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolk, and butter until thickened. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Spread over cooled brownies.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding melted chocolate to the topping or swirling it into the brownie batter.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for a longer shelf life of up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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