Description
Indulge in the delightful decadence of German Chocolate Brownies, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and luscious coconut-pecan frosting. These brownies are incredibly easy to make, whether you choose to whip them up from scratch or utilize a boxed mix for convenience. With their gooey topping and irresistible flavor, they are an ideal treat for birthdays, holidays, or simply any day you crave something sweet. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet impressive dessert that’s sure to satisfy any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownies)
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare brownie batter according to package directions or your homemade recipe.
- Bake in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan until set; let cool completely.
- For frosting, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Allow to cool until the frosting sets before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg