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german chocolate brownie with coconut pecan frosting on parchment paper
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German Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Fudgy rich brownies topped with coconut pecan frosting!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $7

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

  • 4 ounces (113g) unsweetened baking chocolate coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks lightly beaten
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter sliced into tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (112g) shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 heaping cup (120g) chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the baking chocolate and butter in a large, microwave safe bowl. Heat on HIGH power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in sugar and mix for 30 seconds. Add eggs, vanilla, and cocoa and stir well. Add flour and stir carefully.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake about 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick 2 inches from the outside of the pan comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
  • Make the frosting: Combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted and the mixture thickens and bubbles. Once it bubbles, reduce heat to low and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool about 1 hour, until the mixture is spreadable.
  • Spread frosting over the top of the cooled brownies. Cut into squares.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

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