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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

  1. 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.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. 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.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sea salt, and cocoa powder. Fold this mixture into the chocolate batter gently.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 22 to 28 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

  • Author: Chef Sally

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Protein: 4 g