The Best German Chocolate Brownies
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4.6
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
58 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
The Best German Chocolate Brownies
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🍫👏🏻 Rich, ultra fudgy brownies topped with the best German chocolate frosting!! Sinfully delicious! Easy, no-mixer recipe that's an automatic hit with everyone!!
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Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate chopped (I used Trader Joe’s 72% Pound Plus Bar)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (leftover or cold coffee is okay, optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules optional but recommended
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Topping/Frosting
- ½ cup 4 ounces full-fat evaporated milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened and quartered
- 2 large egg yolks (discard whites or save for another use)
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
- heaping 1/2 cup chopped Fisher Pecans lightly toasted if desired
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Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment leaving overhang and spray with cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
- To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, chocolate, and heat on high power to melt, about 2 minutes. Stop to check and stir after 1 minute. Heat in 15-second increments until chocolate has melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Allow mixture to cool momentarily before adding the eggs so they don’t scramble.
- Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, optional coffee, optional espresso granules (neither make brownies taste like coffee and both enhance and round out the chocolate flavor), and whisk vigorously to combine.
- Add the flour, salt, and stir until smooth and combined without overmixing.
- Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula as necessary.
- Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes, or until center has just set and is no longer glossy. A toothpick should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.
- Allow brownies to cool in pan on top of a wire rack while you make the topping.
Topping/Frosting
- To a medium saucepan, add the evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, brown sugar, salt, and heat over medium-low to low heat for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until mixture has thickened. Whisk constantly or there’s a high likelihood you’ll end up with scrambled eggs in the bottom of your saucepan. The mixture should be boiling gently while whisking.
- Remove pan from the heat, add the vanilla, and whisk to combine using caution because the mixture could bubble up.
- Add the coconut, pecans, and stir to combine. Allow topping to cool in pan for about 5 minutes.
- Turn topping out over brownies, using a spatula to spread it as necessary.
- Allow brownies to cool uncovered for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. I prefer to cover the brownies with foil and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight because they’re much easier to slice when chilled and I prefer the taste when chilled.
Notes
- Storage: Brownies will keep airtight at room temp for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. I store them in the fridge.
- Adapted from The Best Turtle Brownies and Allrecipes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
63mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
437IU
(9%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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