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A stack of three thick, fudgy German chocolate brownies with gooey coconut-pecan topping, resting on a wooden board. The rich chocolate base looks moist and dense, with toasted pecans and shredded coconut scattered unevenly for a rustic, homemade touch.

German Chocolate Brownies

Delicious German Chocolate Brownies with a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a sweet coconut pecan frosting, inspired by German Chocolate Cake. These brownies are perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and sure to disappear quickly!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Topping Prep Time 13 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 14
Calories: 350kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Cost: $17

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking pan (Greased)
  • 1 Medium saucepan (For cooking topping)
  • 1 Mixing bowls (For batter and topping)
  • 1 Whisk (For mixing)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding ingredients)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting brownies)

🛒 Ingredients

For the Brownie Base:

  • 4 oz German chocolate baking bars - Chopped into pieces
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Melted
  • 2 large Eggs - Room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

For the Coconut Pecan Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups Sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans - Toasted if preferred
  • ½ cup Evaporated milk
  • 3 large Egg yolks - Room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown sugar - Packed
  • ¼ cup Butter - Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

📋 Instructions

  • Melt the German chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed.
  • Mix in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
  • Whisk together egg yolks, evaporated milk, and brown sugar until smooth.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 1Brownie | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg