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Best Fudgy German Chocolate Brownies with Pecans

Rich and fudgy German Chocolate Brownies topped with a classic coconut pecan frosting, combining deep chocolate flavor with sweet, nutty indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter for topping
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped pecans if using.
  7. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
  8. While brownies cool, combine coconut, pecans, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolk in a saucepan.
  9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  11. Spread topping evenly over cooled brownies.
  12. Allow to set completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the fudgiest brownies, avoid overbaking and allow the topping to cool and set before cutting.