Scrumptious German Chocolate Brownies with Coconut Pecan Frosting
If you love a good chocolate fix, German Chocolate Brownies are going to hit the spot like no other dessert can! These scrumptious, decadent fudgy brownies with a rich, homemade coconut pecan frosting deliver a delicious balance of flavors in every bite. So yummy!
Servings: 12 Servings
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Ingredients
Homemade Chocolate Brownies Recipe
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
If Using Boxed Brownie Mix
- Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix
- 3 tablespoons milk of choice I used almond milk - makes brownies more milk chocolate-like
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz (not evaporated milk)
- 3 egg yolks slightly beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter or salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- a pinch of salt or 2 if using unsalted butter
Instructions
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper for easier removal, if desired.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cooled melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, flour,baking powder and salt until until well blended and spread in pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let brownies cool, before frosting.
How to Make Boxed Brownie Mix
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper for easier removal, if desired.
- Stir brownie mix, milk, oil and eggs in medium bowl until well blended and spread in pan.
- For 8x8 pan, bake 45-50 minutes and a 9x9 pan, bake 32-36 minutes.
- Let brownies cool, before frosting.
How to Make Coconut Pecan Frosting
- Stir together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks and butter in medium saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Remove mixture from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, coconut and pecans.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on brownies. Makes about 2-2/3 cups frosting.