Decadent German Chocolate Pecan Brownies Recipe
German Chocolate Pecan Brownies are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. Combining rich, fudgy chocolate with a sweet coconut and pecan topping, they are truly irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup(2sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ouncessemisweet or German baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cupsgranulated sugar
- 1/2 cuplight brown sugar, packed
- 4large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
- 1/4 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cupevaporated milk
- 3large egg yolks, lightly whisked
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cupssweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cuppecans, chopped and lightly toasted
- Extra toasted pecans (optional garnish)
- Drizzle of melted chocolate (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the cooled chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sea salt, and cocoa powder. Fold this mixture into the chocolate batter gently.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 22 to 28 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the topping, combine the evaporated milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter in a saucepan, cooking until thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and toasted pecans.
- Spread the topping over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 4 g