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German Chocolate Brownies

A rich fudgy brownie topped with a delicious coconut pecan frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 438kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel bits

Caramel Pecan Frosting

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and blend well. Add vanilla, salt, cocoa and flour. Don’t overbeat. Pour into a greased 9X13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Melt chocolate chips in microwave for 1 minute and drizzle with a spoon over brownies.
  • Melt caramel bits in microwave for 1 minute and drizzle over chocolate.

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • Combine egg yolks, sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes ( Make sure to stir consistently for at least 10 min).
  • Add coconut and pecans. Beat until thick enough to spread.
  • Pour over top of brownies. You may want to place in the refrigerator to harden.
  • I drizzled some melted chocolate over the brownies and topped with pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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