German Chocolate Brownies
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Why I Love This Recipe
a recipe my grandma had and would make it once a month.
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 oz semi sweet or dark chocolate - chopped (or 1 cup of chocolate chips)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water - or brewed coffee
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso - optional
2 large eggs
Coconut Pecan Frosting
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted pecans - finely chopped
1 cup toasted sweetened shredded coconut - i like to do a heaping cup
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a microwave safe bowl add the butter and chocolate . Microwave on half power until butter and chocolate are melted. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes or until slightly warm but no longer piping hot.
Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, water (or coffee), and instant espresso (if using) and whisk to combine.
Stir in the flour and salt, don’t overmix.
Pour the batter into an 8×8 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or been lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no batter. Every oven differs so yours might take a little longer.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Once cool top with coconut pecan frosting. Coconut Pecan Frosting
In sauce pan combine heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks and salt. Cook over medium low until comes to a low boil. Stir constantly. Once it comes to a small boil and has thickened, remove from heat and add the butter, vanilla, pecans and coconut. Stir until butter has melted and everything is combined.
Let sit at room temperature until cooled.
Pairs Well With
milk
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