German Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these German Chocolate Brownies that combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with a luscious coconut-pecan topping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and still warm)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Topping:
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk (full fat)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- a couple pinches of salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup finely chopped pecans
- 1⅔ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
- Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 square pan with foil or parchment paper. Whisk melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, water, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Bake and cool.
- Topping: In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, butter, and salt. Simmer until thickened. Stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut. Spread over brownies. Top with sea salt.
Notes
- For a neater presentation, chill the brownies before cutting them.
- These brownies taste best when served at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Brownies, Brownie Recipe, Dessert Recipe