Best 8 German Chocolate Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with German chocolate brownies, a classic dessert that elevates any occasion. These decadent brownies boast a rich, fudgy texture, a symphony of chocolate flavors, and a delightful topping that adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. Our collection of recipes offers a range of variations, ensuring you find the perfect match for your taste and preferences. From the traditional German chocolate brownie recipe, featuring a combination of semisweet and bittersweet chocolate, to the gluten-free version that caters to dietary restrictions, we have something for everyone. Discover the magic of the original recipe, where a layer of coconut-pecan frosting complements the dense chocolate base, or explore the unique twist of the salted caramel German chocolate brownies, where a drizzle of salted caramel sauce enhances the flavor profile. Whether you prefer the classic combination of chocolate and coconut or crave the contrasting sweet and salty notes, our recipes will guide you towards brownie bliss.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Even as a young girl, I was always going through recipe books in search of something new to make. That's how I came across these brownies, a favorite for our family reunions and other get-togethers. They capture the rich flavor of a favorite cake with a few easy steps. Broiling the sweet coconut topping makes it goey and good. -Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). , For topping, combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto warm brownies; spread evenly. , Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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If you like German chocolate cake you'll love this quick and easy brownie version. It's moist, chewy, and decadent.

Provided by Kaye Lynn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
4 (1 ounce) squares sweet baking chocolate (such as Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate®), broken into pieces
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter an 8- or 9-inch square glass baking pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and cool for 10 minutes or more.
  • Combine cooled chocolate mixture, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Add eggs; mix well. Add flour mixture and stir until well combined. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set the oven to broil.
  • Combine brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and milk for topping in a bowl. Stir in coconut and pecans. Drop and gently spread mixture evenly over the warm brownies.
  • Broil 4 inches from the heat until topping is bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool for 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

RICH GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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The trademark German chocolate brownie is made of mild, sweet chocolate and has an irresistibly rich and gooey nutty, coconut frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy coconut pecan frosting
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 2 cups chocolate chips and the butter over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt and eggs. Spread batter in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 27 to 34 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix frosting, 1 cup chocolate chips and the walnuts. Spread frosting mixture over brownies. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Make and share this German Chocolate Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debi N.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup oleo
1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup coconut
1 can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk

Steps:

  • Mix dry cake mix with the oleo and the egg, and place in 9x13 pan.
  • Layer on top of cake the chips, pecans, and coconut.
  • Pour the Eagle brand milk over all.
  • Bake in a 350* oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 259.4, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 32.5, Protein 4.7

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Decadent brownies from local paper. Enjoy! *I updated cooking time from 30 min to 1 hour based on reviews*

Provided by Ang11002

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup margarine
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces powdered sugar, plus extra (to garnish)
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, margarine, and 1 of the eggs; mix well.
  • Press mixture into a greased 9x9 inch pan.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, vanilla& powdered sugar.
  • Pour over chocolate mixture.
  • Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with extra powdered sugar& pecans.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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I made this recipe on accident when making German Chocolate bars. The original recipe calls for German Chocolate Cake mix, but I had forgotten when I got to the store and grabbed brownie mix instead. Here is my take on it.

Provided by Chef Dragon Neraye

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 brownies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20 ounce) envelope brownie mix (use your favorite box mix)
15 ounces coconut pecan frosting
1 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a mixing bowl mix, brownie mix, vegetable oil, water and egg.
  • Grease a 9"x9" baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • Pour half the brownie mix into the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/2 the chocolate chips over the brownie layer.
  • With a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of frosting over chocolate chip layer.
  • Pour remaining brownie mix over the top and sprinkle the remaining half of the chocolate chips.
  • Return to oven and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 229.6, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 22.1, Protein 3.7

RICH GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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The trademark German chocolate brownie is made of mild, sweet chocolate and has an irresistibly rich and gooey nutty, coconut frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy coconut pecan frosting
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 2 cups chocolate chips and the butter over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt and eggs. Spread batter in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 27 to 34 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix frosting, 1 cup chocolate chips and the walnuts. Spread frosting mixture over brownies. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Make and share this German Chocolate Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by running rachel

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pan of brownies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
2/3 cup evaporated milk (Pet brand preferred)
3/4 cup oleo, melted
1 (14 ounce) package caramel candies
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix cake mix with 1/3 cup Pet milk, oleo and chopped nuts.
  • Press half into a 9 X 13 inch ungreased pan.
  • Bake for 6 minutes using temperature on cake box.
  • Mix and melt caramels with 1/3 cup Pet milk;.
  • Pour caramel mixture on cake and sprinkle chocolate chips over this.
  • Crumble rest of cake mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 429.1, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 48.5, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the brownies will taste.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will make the brownies dry.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to set and hold their shape.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

German chocolate brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and gooey texture, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give German chocolate brownies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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