So I came up with the most AMAZING brownie recipe a few weeks ago, I just had to share! German Chocolate BROWNIES! My family loves German chocolate cake.I love it too… BUT only because of the frosting! The frosting is DIVINE! I eat it by the spoonful’s (I probably shouldn’t admit that). ;) I’m really not the biggest cake lover…but brownies, those are a whole different story! So I decided to combine my love of brownies, chocolate, caramel and coconut frosting to create these little naughty brownies. They are super rich and full of chocolate goodness! Trust me, you’ll want to file this one away!
All you need for this recipe to start it a box of brownie mix and caramel bits. Then you’ll bake brownies according to package and allow to cool. Next you’ll melt caramel bits in microwave for 1 minute and then drizzle over brownies. Then you’ll top with the most amazing german chocolate coconut frosting. MMM… I can (and do) eat that stuff by the spoon!
German Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 30.5 oz brownie mix (2 boxes, I used Hershey’s double chunk)
- 1 1/2 cups caramel craft bits
For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut (make sure it's fresh)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Bake Brownies according to package. Allow to cool.
- Melt caramel bits in microwave for 1 minute and drizzle over brownies.
- Make frosting by combining butter, egg yolks, sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 10 – 12 minutes (make sure to stir consistently). Add coconut and pecans. Spread over top of caramel. You may want to place in the refrigerator to harden before cutting.
- Top with melted chocolate and pecans if desired.
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Mmm… German Chocolate Brownies!! Don’t you want to just take a bite?! Grab a cup of milk, you’re going to need it with these bad boys! Here’s a pinnable image for you! :)
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Enjoy!
These look awesome! German chocolate is mine and J’s fave!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh My Goodness!! Those look DELICIOUS!! I think I just might have to make those for dinner (uh, I mean dessert) tonight. :)
Oh, My. Gosh. Those look like heaven. Definitely gonna have to try them!
Mmm those look so good! I love that kind of frosting also. But something I can eat by itself is cool whip.
I’m not sure what’s German about them ;-), but these look so extremely delicious, that they just made number one on my “recipes I must try” hit list ;-). Love your blog, you are such a great source of inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
Ooh, those look delicious!!
Hugs from Germany,
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
Those look fabulous! I’ll definitely have to try those next time I get a hankering for chocolatey goodness! :)
Yum. I live german chocolate cake.
Wow -those sound delicious! Does it get any better than German chocolate and brownies?
These look dangerous! But oh so yummy!
Two of my favorite things in 1! Holy Cow I am so excited to make these!
Lisa @ Over the Big Moon
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German chocolate cake is my favorite! I will definitely be making these; thanks for sharing!
This sounds heavenly!! Not that I need any more goodies around the house but I do have some extra caramels that I need to use up! Thanks so much for sharing at The Creative Spark – featuring it tomorrow. Happy Halloween to you and your family!
Jenn :)
I heart this recipe! Yummy- my favorite cake made into brownies. Thinking this looks like a good Sunday afternoon project with my girls. Visiting from Under the Table and Dreaming.
I am going to make these brownies for father’s day. What size pan did you use? Thanks so much for a great recipe.
I used a 9×13 pan! :)
2 boxes of brownie mix in one 13×9? How long did you bake it?
Hi Kelley! Yes, I used 2 boxes, but I can’t remember how long they baked for. I would add 10 minutes to what the package says and then check it with a toothpick and add time accordingly after that.
I was getting ready to make these and realized the brownie mixes that I bought are for an 8×8 pan not 9×13. What did you use?
I get irritated when I forget to look at that, but I think it should stand out more on the box.
Hi Gwen! The 8×8 should work fine! I’ve used both.
Hi, do you think that if I halved this recipe it would still work out even if I made the brownies in a 9 X 13 pan? Thanks!
Yes definitely, it will just be a little thinner! :)
Awesome!will definitely give a try
I can not eat Coconut this there a replacement for that? Thank you Sandy
Hi Sandy! I’m not sure what a good substitute would be, but you could leave it out! It may just be a little thinner.
I made this yesterday and took it to work. The taste is great! It’s not overly sweet. The problem I had was the frosting did not thicken enough and oozed out everywhere after I cut it. It seems like it needs a thickening agent. I put a little powdered sugar in, but it still didn’t thicken up. Did I do something wrong?
Hi Abby! I make German chocolate cake a lot (it’s my dad’s favorite!) and the frosting can be kind of tricky. I’ve found you really have to cook it quite a bit to get a good, thick consistency. Then, make sure you add in all the pecans and coconut (sometimes, I add in even more than the recipe calls for!) to help it “gel.” Additionally, refrigerating it is a good idea, too, to help that topping set and stay thick. Once you master the topping, it’s quite a treat! (My husband sometimes just asks for topping, to eat straight! Or with graham crackers. Or pretzels. The list goes on and on!)
These are amazing! The frosting is definitely a labor of love but worth it in the end. It took me 40-50 minutes on medium heat to get the frosting to a thicker consistency, so don’t give up on it! I will make these again!
I’m the brownie making queen in our family and I’m always looking for a great new brownie recipe and I can tell you – THIS IS IT. We like the chewy texture of the brownie and the melted caramel on top makes it even better. I follow the recipe exactly and they turn out perfect every time.