GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1-1/3 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • FROSTING
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh flaked coconut
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar together.
Add eggs and blend well
Add vanilla, salt, cocoa and flour. Don't overbeat.
Pour into a greased 9X13 pan.
Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes.

Melt chocolate chips in the microwave for one minute then drizzle evenly over brownies.
Melt caramel bits in microwave for one minute then drizzle over brownies.

For the frosting, combine egg yolks, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and vanilla together in a large saucepan.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Stir consistently for 10-12 minutes.
Add coconut and pecans.
Pour over the top of the brownies. You may want to place in the refrigerator to harden up.
You can drizzle with melted chocolate chips and top with pecans if you would like to!
Enjoy!