Indulge in the delectable flavors of German chocolate bars, a classic American dessert that combines rich chocolate, chewy coconut, and gooey caramel. These iconic treats are a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. Our collection of German chocolate bar recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless classic, from the traditional to the innovative. Dive into the decadent world of German chocolate bars and discover your new favorite dessert.
**Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our curated selection of German chocolate bar recipes:**
1. **Classic German Chocolate Bars:** Experience the original magic of German chocolate bars with this classic recipe. Layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut-pecan filling, and rich chocolate ganache create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
2. **No-Bake German Chocolate Bars:** Treat yourself to a hassle-free dessert with our no-bake German chocolate bars. This simplified version uses a graham cracker crust, a creamy coconut-pecan filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache, all without turning on the oven.
3. **German Chocolate Brownies:** Elevate your brownie game with the irresistible combination of chocolate and coconut. These German chocolate brownies feature a fudgy chocolate brownie base, topped with a gooey coconut-pecan filling and a layer of rich chocolate ganache.
4. **German Chocolate Cheesecake Bars:** Take your cheesecake obsession to new heights with our German chocolate cheesecake bars. A creamy cheesecake filling is swirled with coconut-pecan goodness, all resting on a chocolate cookie crust.
5. **German Chocolate Cupcakes:** Transform the classic German chocolate bar into bite-sized treats with our German chocolate cupcakes. These delightful cupcakes have a moist chocolate cake batter, filled with coconut-pecan frosting, and topped with a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
6. **German Chocolate Truffles:** Experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence with our German chocolate truffles. These decadent truffles combine dark chocolate, coconut, and pecans, coated in a rich chocolate ganache.
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delectable journey with our German chocolate bar recipes. From the timeless classic to creative twists, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS
These are just like German chocolate cake, but you can eat them with your hands!
Provided by R. Staffel
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan.
- Melt caramels with 1/3 cup condensed milk.
- In a separate bowl, combine cake mix with melted butter and 1/2 cup of condensed milk. Stir well.
- Spread 1/2 of the cake mix mixture in pan and bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cover with caramel, chips and nuts. Put remaining cake mix on top. Bake for another 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 304.4 mg, Sugar 37 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS
These mouthwatering bars taste just like German chocolate cake! A great change of pace from the standard brownie.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan.
- In medium bowl, mix butter and cake mix with fork until crumbly; reserve 1 cup. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan.
- Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over chocolate chips. Stir milk into reserved cake mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto frosting layer.
- Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until cake portion is slightly dry to touch; cool 10 minutes. Carefully loosen edges of bars with knife. Cool completely. Refrigerate until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS
"My mom gave me this recipe at Christmas when I wanted to make something different and yummy for gifts," notes Jennifer Sharp of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. "The chewy bars can be cut into larger pieces, but they're very rich," she adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place cake mix in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Press 2-1/2 cups into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes; immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over the chips., Stir milk into the remaining crumb mixture; drop by teaspoonfuls over top. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until bubbly around the edges and top is cracked. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours before cutting.
Nutrition Facts :
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS
These delicious bars made with Gold Medal® flour are a mixture of rich German chocolate cake and gooey, nutty pecan pie, combined into one irresistible dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with heavy-duty foil, extending foil 2 to 3 inches over 2 opposite sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
- In food processor, place flour, powdered sugar, 3/4 cup butter and the cocoa. Cover; process with quick on-and-off pulses until consistency of coarse meal. Press in bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of pan.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and the eggs with whisk until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spoon over crust. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Refrigerate 1 hour. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg
YUMMY GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2. Arrange pecans in a single layer of a shallow baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir halfway through baking.
- 3. Line bottom and sides of a 9"x 13" baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on two short sides. Grease foil.
- 4. Whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Add cold butter, and combine with a pastry blender* until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture into bottom and about 3/4-inch up sides of prepared pan.
- 5. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over crust. Allow to cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes.
- 6. Place eggs in a large mixing bowl, and beat lightly. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour evenly over partially baked crust.
- 7. Bake 28-34 minutes, or until edges are golden and filling has set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Then, refrigerate for an hour.
- 8. Using foil overhang, lift bars from pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut into bars.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE SNACKING BARS
This bar is chocolate with coconut and nuts.
Provided by S. Loggins
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate and butter or margarine over low heat. Remove pan from heat.
- Stir 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs, biscuit mix, and vanilla into chocolate mixture.
- Spread batter evenly into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the remaining condensed milk with the coconut; spoon evenly over batter in baking dish. Sprinkle nuts over the top; press them down firmly.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake for 25 minutes, or until done. Cool and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 154.5 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS
These delicious brownies are laden with coconut and pecans on the inside and topped with a delicious German chocolate frosting. Absolutely yummy! From Family Circle.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13x9" pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the brownie mix, egg, water, oil and coconut extract in a large bowl.
- Mix just until blended.
- Stir in the 1/2 c coconut and 1/2 c pecans.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done.
- Frosting: Combine 3/4 c sugar, butter, milk and egg yolks in a saucepan.
- Cook on medium high heat, stirring, until thickened (about 13-15 minutes).
- Add in the 1 c coconut, 3/4 c pecans and vanilla.
- Cook about 2 more minutes.
- When the brownies are done, pour on the warm topping and spread to the edges.
- Cool 20 minutes on a wire rack.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- You can use the foil to life the brownies out of the pan to make slicing easier.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS
I get at least one recipe request every time I take these cookies to a church potluck. The caramel and cream cheese filling is a winner. -Hazel Baldner, Austin, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cake mix and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup. Stir egg into remaining oat mixture (mixture will be crumbly). , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth; spread over crust. For topping, in a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, oats, butter and reserved oat mixture until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until firm before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE WITH PRETZEL CRUST BARS
Sweet, salty, chewy and sensational, these moist bars are pretty, very rich and finger-lickin' good. -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pretzels, egg and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and corn syrup until blended. Fold in coconut, chips and pecans; pour over crust. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until edges are brown and center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS
The holidays are here! Bake some of these to give as gifts! They will remember you, next year wondering if you will bring some more! Pick up some pretty china plates that are singles at the thrift stores, it makes a pretty gift, and you won't need the plate back!
Provided by TAMMY WADE
Categories Other Desserts
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350* Pour cake mix into large bowl; cut in butter and lightly beaten egg with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
- 2. Combine condensed milk, egg and vanilla extract in a medium bowl; beat until well combined. Stir in 1 cup coconut, nuts and 1/2 cup chips. Spread evenly over base;
- 3. Sprinkle wth remaining coconut and chips, lightly press down chips. Bake for 30-32 minutes or until center is almost set. Center will firm when cool. Cool in pan on wire. Cut into bars.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE CARAMEL BARS
Steps:
- Preheat 350. Melt caramels with 1/3 C milk over low heat, stirring utnil smooth. Combine remaining milk, dry cake mix and butter in a bowl. Mix well. Press half into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 6 minutes. remove from oven, sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips. Top with caramel mixture, spreading to edges of pan. Top with spoonfuls of remaining cake mixture. Press remaining 1/2 C pecans into top and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS - CASSIES
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- 2. Combine cake mix, butter, and beaten egg with pastry blender. I used my food processor; mix until crumbly but crumbs stick together. Press batter on the bottom of a ungreased 9x13 baking pan.
- 3. Combine the sweetened condensed milk with the second egg and the vanilla. Beat until well combined
- 4. Stir in 1 cup of the coconut, the pecans, and 1/2 of chocolate chips. Spread this mixture over the bottom layer.
- 5. Sprinkle the remaining coconut and chips over the top. Press the chips slightly into the middle layer to help them stick.
- 6. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the center is almost firm. The center will firm up when it cools. Cut into bars and serve.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS (BETTY CROCKER) RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by longhornfans
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. 2. In medium bowl, cut butter into cake mix, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Press half of the mixture (2 1/2 cups) in bottom of pan. 3. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over chocolate chips. Stir milk into remaining cake mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto frosting layer. 4. Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until cake portion is slightly dry to touch; cool completely. Refrigerate until firm. For 48 bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 28 to 32 minutes.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix together all crust ingredients until crumbly; press into pan and bake for 5 minutes. Place chocolate and 6 TBL butter in a heatproof bowl and place over a pan of simmering water. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth...remove from heat and cool slightly. In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour and the salt. In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs and 1 cup brown sugar at medium speed until well blended. At low speed, beat in chocolate/butter mixture with 1 tsp vanilla. Add flour mixture, beating until well mixed. Stir in 1.5 cups coconut and 1.5 cups pecans. Spread batter over baked crust. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes, until toothpick inserted 2 inches from edge comes out with moist crumbs attached. Top of bars may crack on edges. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a medium saucepan, whisk cream, sugar, 1 egg and 1 TBL butter. Cook over medium heat until bubbles form on outside edge. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes more. Stir in 1.5 cups coconut, 1.5 cups pecans and 1 tsp vanilla. Spread mixture over cooled bars. Let cool completely. Lift bars from pan using foil edge. Cut into 16 pieces and enjoy!
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS
These mouthwatering bars taste just like German chocolate cake! A great change of pace from the standard brownie.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan.
- In medium bowl, mix butter and cake mix with fork until crumbly; reserve 1 cup. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan.
- Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over chocolate chips. Stir milk into reserved cake mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto frosting layer.
- Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until cake portion is slightly dry to touch; cool 10 minutes. Carefully loosen edges of bars with knife. Cool completely. Refrigerate until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS
This is a quick easy version of a german chocolate cake...I didnt have all day to bake one and make the homemade coconut pecan frosting..so this is what i came up with ..enjoy
Provided by Laura Davis
Categories Other Desserts
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350* Pour melted butter in the bottom of a glass 9x13 baking dish, Sprinkle entire brownie mix over butter. Dollop the coconut pecan frosting all over the brownie mix, Sprinkle all the chocolate chips over the frosting,
- 2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the chocolate chips, Place in oven Bake 35 min. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into 12 bars, and serve with a dollop of whipped topping
Tips:
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% for a rich, intense flavor.
- Use unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Toast the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
- For a creamier frosting, use full-fat cream cheese and butter.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make the bars easier to cut, chill them for at least 2 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
These German Chocolate Bars are a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a rich chocolate crust, a creamy coconut-pecan filling, and a fluffy chocolate frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit. They are also relatively easy to make, so even beginner bakers can give them a try. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, be sure to give these German Chocolate Bars a try!
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