GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
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.
—KAREN GRIMES STEPHENS CITY, VA
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 16 BROWNIES
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 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 flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1. 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.
2. Pour into a greased 9-in.-square baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
3. 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.
4. Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.