Take brownies to an even higher level with an incredible, simple caramel frosting with coconut and pecans. The most difficult part in making these brownies is to not eat the frosting before spreading it over the brownies.
Brownies:
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 t. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. salt
German Chocolate Frosting:
1/4 c. light brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 egg yolks
1/3 c. evaporated milk
2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. shredded sweetened coconut
Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, pour oil over cocoa powder; mix. Add butter; mix until smooth. Add sugar; mix for 1 minute.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla; mix. Add flour and salt; stir to combine.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely.
German Chocolate Frosting:
In a medium saucepan, add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk; stir to combine. Bring mixture to a low boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for several minutes until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely.
When the brownies have cooled, spread the top with the frosting.
24 servings.