German Chocolate Brownies
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4.7
German Chocolate Brownies
Description
The brownie batter starts by mixing oil into cocoa powder, followed by softened butter, then sugar for sweetness. Eggs are added individually to emulsify while vanilla extract lends aroma. Flour and salt are folded in to form a rich, dense batter poured into a greased 9x13 pan and baked until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, ensuring a fully baked but moist crumb.
The topping is prepared on the stove by combining sugars, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk, cooking to a low boil while stirring until thickened. Once removed from heat, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and shredded sweetened coconut are mixed in, creating a textured and flavor-packed frosting with nuts and coconut.
After the brownies cool completely, the frosting is spread evenly, adding a signature German chocolate flavor component marking a twist on traditional brownies. These brownies are well suited as a dessert or special treat blending fudgy chocolate with a sweet coconut-pecan topping.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Brownies:
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil vegetable or canola oil, generic cooking oil
- 1/2 cup butter , softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg
- 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 yolk
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut shredded, sweetened
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.
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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