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German Chocolate Brownies

German Chocolate Brownies
Even as a young girl, I was always going through recipe books in search of something new to make. That's how I came across these brownies. I carry them to family reunions and church dinners—but they're great anytime! My husband and I live in the Shenandoah Valley. Our son just turned 2.
16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool
  • slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and
  • chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt;
  • gradually add to chocolate mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for
  • 18-22 minutes or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out
  • clean (do not overbake).
© Taste of Home 2013

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German Chocolate Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • For topping, combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add the
  • coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls
  • onto warm brownies; spread evenly.
  • Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and
  • bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars Yield: 16 brownies.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 247 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013