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German Chocolate Pecan Brownies: 5 Decadent Layers of Delight

German Chocolate Pecan Brownies
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Deliciously rich German Chocolate Pecan Brownies topped with a sweet coconut and pecan mixture, perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces semisweet or German baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly whisked
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped and lightly toasted
  • Extra toasted pecans (optional garnish)
  • Drizzle of melted chocolate (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for removal. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter with chopped chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sea salt, and cocoa powder. Gently fold the dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 22 to 28 minutes or until center is just set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Combine evaporated milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened to a custard-like consistency, about 8 to 12 minutes.
  7. Remove custard from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and toasted pecans. Cool slightly to thicken.
  8. Spread coconut pecan topping evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for a minimum of 45 minutes to set topping before slicing.

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