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German Chocolate Brownies
5 from 9 votes

German Chocolate Brownies

German Chocolate Brownies are homemade fudgy brownies smothered with a decadent sweet, sticky coconut and pecan topping. Tastes just like cake, only better!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Brownies
  • 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup pecans , chopped
Coconut Pecan Topping:
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk whole
  • 2 cups coconut sweetened shredded
  • 1 cup pecans , chopped

Instructions

Chocolate Brownies:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
  3. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
  6. Sprinkle the 1 cup chopped pecans over the batter evenly.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Coconut Pecan Topping:
  1. Add butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk to a medium saucepan on medium heat and cook until just melted.
  2. Stir well until smooth then mix in the coconut and pecans.
  3. Spread over the brownies and bake an additional 6-8 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 157mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 309IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 309IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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