German Chocolate Brownies

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    256 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

German Chocolate Brownies

This from scratch German Chocolate Brownie recipe is so easy and the perfect mix of chocolate brownie, coconut, chopped pecans, and caramel goodness.

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Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Brownies:

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1/2 cup butter , softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the German Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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Instructions

For the Brownies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, pour oil over cocoa powder and mix. Add softened butter and mix until smooth. Add sugar and mix for 1 minute.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour and salt and stir to combine.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

For the German Chocolate Frosting:

  1. In a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely.
  3. Once the brownies have cooled, cover the brownies with a layer of German chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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