German Chocolate Brownies

4.4 / 5 (5 reviews)

These rich chocolaty German Chocolate Brownies are topped with a gooey homemade coconut pecan frosting. Make the brownies from scratch, or use a boxed brownie mix as the base of this recipe. You'll love this decadent dessert!

By: Julieseatsandtreats (via Julieseatsandtreats)
Original Publish: Nov 19, 2025
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Yields: 12, 12 servings

Nutrition Facts

401 kcalCalories
4 gProtein
52 gCarbs
19 gFat
Finished German Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare boxed brownie mix according to package directions and allow to cool completely.

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Chef's Notes

TipsSTORAGE
Store German chocolate brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Fridge: Store brownies in an airtight container. Keeping this treat in ur.the fridge will ensure that the pecan frosting stays set and easy to slice.

Freezer: You can store German chocolate brownies to enjoy another time in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for about 30 minutes to an hour.

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Saratogapixie ★ 4.0/5

I am a novice cooker, so it would have been helpful to be told to temper the egg yolk before adding. But that's probably something most people would simply know. Thanks for sharing the recipe

Connie ★ 5.0/5

Delicious! Doubled the recipe to cover brownies made in a 13x9 pan. Big hit at a recent potluck.

Shirley Harlan ★ 4.0/5

Haven't tried it yet but I will only using gluten free brownie mix. Sounds absolutely delicious

Annette Kreamer ★ 4.0/5

I want your Recipe please that look so Good

Deneen ★ 5.0/5

Made these tonight for our church auction.. they went for $65.00. Omg they were so good. I will mark this recipe in my fadwshadow@chatter.netvorites.❤

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