The Best German Chocolate Brownies

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Ingredients: 


Brownies: 

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 
  • 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used Trader Joe’s 72% Pound Plus Bar) 
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (leftover or cold coffee is okay), optional but recommended 
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules, optional but recommended 
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 

Topping/Frosting: 

  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) full-fat evaporated milk 
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened and quartered 
  • 2 large egg yolks (discard whites or save for another use) 
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
    heaping 
  • 1/2 cup chopped Fisher Pecans, lightly toasted if desired

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