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German Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Overview:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Servings: Varies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 ounces baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Melt Chocolate:
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and baking chocolate together, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
3. Prepare Batter:
- After cooling, stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring well after each addition.
5. Bake Brownies:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Prepare Topping:
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the topping.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and milk until well combined.
- Stir in the sweetened flaked coconut and chopped pecans.
7. Broil Topping:
- Once the brownies are done baking, set your oven to broil.
- Spread the topping evenly over the warm brownies.
- Broil the brownies for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until the topping is hot and bubbly.
8. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 456.7
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14.8g
- Cholesterol: 81.4mg
- Sodium: 291.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.8g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 35.5g
- Protein: 4.6g
Tips:
- Make sure to use sweetened flaked coconut for the topping to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness.
- If you prefer a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the topping mixture.
- For extra indulgence, serve these brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Enjoy these decadent German Chocolate Brownies as a delightful treat for any occasion! ๐๐ซ
