Description

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Brownies:
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, pour oil over cocoa powder; mix. Add butter; mix until smooth. Add sugar; mix for 1 minute.