These German Chocolate Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a sweet, gooey coconut-pecan topping, inspired by the classic German Chocolate Cake. Perfect for parties, desserts, or indulgent treats.
Ingredients (Makes 12–16 brownies)
For the Brownies
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking powder
For the Coconut Pecan Topping
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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½ cup chopped pecans
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons evaporated milk or regular milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Brownies
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Melt butter and mix with sugar until smooth.
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Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
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Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
2. Make the Coconut Pecan Topping
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In a medium bowl, combine coconut, chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Mix well until the topping is cohesive and slightly sticky.
3. Assemble & Bake
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Spread coconut-pecan mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
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Bake in preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden and set.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
4. Serve
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Cut into squares and serve as a decadent dessert.
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Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips for Perfect German Chocolate Brownies
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Use fresh pecans for maximum flavor and crunch.
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Don’t overbake the brownies; the center should remain fudgy.
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Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to prevent the topping from sliding.
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For extra richness, fold chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
Variations
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Mini Brownie Bites: Make in a mini muffin tin for bite-sized treats.
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Tropical Twist: Add chopped dried pineapple to the coconut-pecan topping.
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Chocolate Ganache Drizzle: Add melted chocolate over the topping for extra indulgence.
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Salted Caramel: Drizzle salted caramel over the top before serving.
These German Chocolate Brownies with Coconut Pecan Topping are chewy, nutty, and decadent, combining the best of brownies and German chocolate cake in every bite.
