German Chocolate Brownies
Indulge in the decadent delight of German Chocolate Brownies, a rich chocolate dessert crowned with a gooey homemade coconut pecan frosting. Perfect for any event or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings, these brownies can be made from scratch or with a boxed mix for added convenience. The combination of chocolate, coconut, and toasted pecans creates an irresistible treat that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and ready in just about an hour, these brownies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8x8 or 9×9 pan brownies (boxed or homemade)
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Bake brownies according to package instructions if using a boxed mix, or prepare your favorite recipe in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, combine evaporated milk, sugar, beaten egg yolk, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook while whisking for about 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, toasted pecans, and shredded coconut.
- Spread the coconut pecan frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Cool completely before serving; refrigerate briefly if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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