Doesn’t the name alone make your mouth start to water?! But just you wait until you actually taste these Gooey German Chocolate Brownies. They’re the perfect combination of rich, fudgy chocolate with a creamy, sweet coconut pecan frosting that creates flavors you thought you could only dream of. The aroma of freshly baked brownies filling your home will make it impossible to resist digging in as soon as they’re ready. Whether you’re a fan of German chocolate cake or simply love a good brownie, these Gooey German Chocolate Brownies are sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 (18-ounce) box brownie mix, plus the ingredients called-for on the box
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the coconut pecan frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh coconut, shredded
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions and bake in a 9×9-inch pan.
Step 2 –Allow the brownies to cool.
Step 3 –In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel bits and the heavy cream, and microwave for 30 second increments, stirring between each increment, until melted.
Step 4 –Drizzle the caramel sauce over the brownies and allow the caramel sauce to cool.
Step 5 –In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, the egg yolks, the sugar, the evaporated milk, and the vanilla, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
Step 6 –Add the coconut and 1/2 cup of the pecans to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
Step 7 –Spread the frosting over the caramel layer and sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
Step 8 –Chill the brownies in the refrigerator.
Step 9 –Slice and serve.
