The Best German Chocolate Brownies

Dense, rich, fudgy brownies topped with a coconut and pecan frosting that’s sweet and full of texture from shredded coconut and pecans. 

INGREDIENTS:

Brownies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used Trader Joe’s 72% Pound Plus Bar)
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (leftover or cold coffee is okay), optional but recommended
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules, optional but recommended
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Topping/Frosting 

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) full-fat evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened and quartered
• 2 large egg yolks (discard whites or save for another use)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
• heaping 1/2 cup chopped Fisher Pecans, lightly toasted if desired

DIRECTIONS:

1. Brownies – Preheat oven to 350F. 
2. Visit averiecooks.com for full instructions.

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