German Chocolate Brownies

Name: German Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 brownies.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 large 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 sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 2 tablespoons 2% milk

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, a favorite for our family reunions and other get-togethers. They capture the rich flavor of a favorite cake with a few easy steps. Broiling the sweet coconut topping makes it goey and good. —Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 large 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 sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. 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 flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
For topping, combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto warm brownies; spread evenly.
Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 247 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as German Chocolate Brownies in Country Woman January/February 1994

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meaganteal

Oct 12, 2016

made these for work--they were a hit!!! was asked for the recipe by everyone.
MOTCook

Jul 20, 2014

Yummy!
TLPA

Apr 3, 2014

These are so good! I agree with others that the brownie part is a little on the dry side (I cooked for only 15 mins exactly) but that's doesn't bother me much, they are more cakey than fudgey, but I might try just putting the topping on my usual brownie recipe next time though because I don't have to buy German chocolate for that either.
Marie_G

Dec 15, 2012

Very quick and easy to make. The taste is awesome. Perfect as a gift during the holiday season.
jordie89

Jul 6, 2010

I agree, the flavor of these is wonderful but the brownie turned out pretty dry. I think next time I will underbake them before I add the topping, so when I put them back in to broil they won't overcook and dry out. I'm pretty sure thats what happened because it took much longer than 5 minutes on broil for my topping to cook right. Still the flavor was amazing, and I ate them with vanilla ice cream to counter-act the dryness of the brownie!
lisa53202

Dec 14, 2009

These are good. My only complaint is that I would prefer the base to be a little more moist.