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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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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: German Chocolate Brownies, German Chocolate Brownies near me, German chocolate brownies recipe, German chocolate swirl brownies, Healthy German chocolate brownies, Old fashioned German Chocolate brownies recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Topping Prep Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 53 minutes
Servings: 14
Calories: 350kcal
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