German Chocolate Brownies

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Published: May 12, 2013Updated: April 3, 2021Author: Contributor
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I am pretty good at controlling myself when it comes to desserts- I can usually get away with just a bite or two and then tell myself no more.
Except when it comes to brownies.
My Mom’s Marshmallow Brownies are my absolute downfall. I could devour a whole pan in just one sitting.
German Chocolate brownies are also one of my guilty pleasures. My grandma has the best recipe for the gooey coconut frosting (which I could eat by itself with a spoon) and when you combine it with a  fudgy, chewy brownie, it’s nothing short of heaven.
I dare you to eat just one!
Serves: 15

German Chocolate Brownies Recipe

German Chocolate brownies are also one of my guilty pleasures. My grandma has the best recipe for the gooey coconut frosting (which I could eat by itself with a spoon) and when you combine it with a  fudgy, chewy brownie, it’s nothing short of heaven.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Total Time 48 mins
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Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks slightly beaten
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1¾ cup shredded coconut
  • 1¼ cup chopped pecans

Drizzle

  • 1 cup chocolate chips melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, add oil, sugar, and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs and mix again.
  • Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt to wet ingredients; incorporate thoroughly.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 22-28 minutes (or until brownie starts to pull away from the sides of the pan).
  • While brownies cool, prepare frosting. Mix evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla together in a sauce pan.  Stir constantly over medium heat until it comes to a slow boil.  Cook, stirring constantly until it thickens - about 10 to 11 minutes (it must be cooked that long).  Remove saucepan from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Let frosting cool before spreading on cooled brownies.
  • Drizzle brownies with melted chocolate, if so desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 543 kcal · Carbohydrates: 57 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 35 g · Saturated Fat: 21 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 104 mg · Sodium: 211 mg · Potassium: 215 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 47 g · Vitamin A: 350 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 80 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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  1. JUANITA CHAVEZ says:
    May 22, 2013
    CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE!
    Reply
  2. Leanne says:
    May 29, 2013
    Made them 3 times already and the men my husband works for loved them!
    Reply
  3. Bea says:
    June 2, 2013
    Where can you buy shredded coconut? Thanks.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      June 4, 2013
      It's at all grocery stores. It's on the aisle with all of the baking goods.
      Reply
  4. Emily says:
    June 13, 2013
    Do these need to be kept refrigerated after making? Or is the frosting ok if they are just stored at room temperature in a Tupperware container?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      June 19, 2013
      It should be ok in a container for a few hours. But for overnight maybe put them in the fridge. They will stay fresher longer that way too. You could let them get to room temperature before serving if you don't want them cold.
      Reply
  5. Emily says:
    June 13, 2013
    Do these need to be kept refrigerated? Or will the frosting be ok if they are stored at room temperature in Tupperware containers?
    Reply
  6. heather says:
    June 14, 2013
    These German Chocolate brownies were a hit and so easy to make!!! Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  7. Heather says:
    June 14, 2013
    These were a hit and so quick and easy to make! Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  8. Linda says:
    August 14, 2013
    OMG! I just made this and it is AMAZING!!! The brownie was so moist and chewy. I have experimented a lot of brownie recipes.....I have to put my thumbs up on this recipe. This is the best recipe I have tried and tasted! Great job ladies! Hope to try more of your recipes! Thanks!
    Reply
  9. Leya says:
    November 26, 2017
    This brownie tasted amazing! One of the best I have ever eaten! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
    Reply
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