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German Chocolate Brownies with Coconut Pecan Frosting
Emily

German Chocolate Brownies with Coconut-Pecan Topping

Rich, fudgy German chocolate brownies topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. A decadent dessert bar that combines the best of brownies and the classic German chocolate cake.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, cut into tablespoons
  • 4 oz German chocolate baking bar, broken into squares
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, cut into tablespoons (for topping)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted coconut
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
  • Melted chocolate wafers, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add German chocolate bar and stir until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each.
  4. Stir in vanilla and salt. Add flour and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35–38 minutes, until mostly clean toothpick. Cool completely on wire rack.
  6. In saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium-low, stirring, until thickened (12 minutes). Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in toasted coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Let thicken 5 minutes.
  8. Spread topping over cooled brownies. Let cool fully. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with melted chocolate or add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.