Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these German Chocolate Brownies. A fudgy brownie base topped with a luscious coconut pecan topping, these treats are perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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 pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate chips over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Mix batter: Whisk in sugar, then eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–28 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool.
- Make topping: Combine milk, sugar, egg yolk, and butter in a saucepan. Cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Assemble: Spread topping over cooled brownies. Chill for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use dark chocolate or sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Store brownies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
