German Chocolate Brownies

4.89 from 36 votes

These rich chocolaty German Chocolate Brownies are topped with a gooey homemade coconut pecan frosting. Make the brownies from scratch, or use a boxed brownie mix as the base of this recipe. You'll love this decadent dessert!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 401kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

One 8x8 or 9x9 pan cooked and cooled brownies boxed or homemade
2/3 cup evaporated milk full fat
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans see note
1 3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk and butter. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, whisking frequently.
Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract, pecans and coconut. Spoon onto the brownies and carefully spread the frosting into an even layer.
Cool completely (until the frosting has firmed up a bit) before cutting. You can speed along the cooling by placing the brownies in the refrigerator or freezer for a short time. Don't leave them in too long or the brownies could dry out.

Notes

To toast pecans: Place in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and toasted. Watch them closely so that they don't burn.

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