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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
For the Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- 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.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour and salt and stir to combine.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cup of Yum
For the German Chocolate Frosting:
- 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.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely.
- Once the brownies have cooled, cover the brownies with a layer of German chocolate frosting.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.