"Greatest Brownies in the World" with Coconut Pecan Frosting

My 7 year-old nephew and I found this recipe in our church cookbook and couldn't wait to find out what the "Greatest Brownies in the World" tasted like.  I know that people have all sorts of ideas about what constitutes a good brownie, but these were right up my alley.  They were ooey, gooey, fudgy, and bursting with lots of chocolate.  In other words, we loved them! Although the German Chocolate Frosting was not originally part of the recipe, after ogling over some similar brownies over at Kara's Kitchen Creations we decided to give it a try and I'm glad we did! I think these "German Chocolate Brownies" were even better the next day!

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"Greatest Brownies in the World" (That's the actual name straight from the cookbook) :

Made by AnnaLisa:

1 c. unsalted butter
3-1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
3 T. unsweetened cocoa
1-1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips

Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate. Sift cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt together. Beat eggs; add sugar, vanilla, and cooled butter-chocolate mixture. Stir in dry ingredients. Spread batter in greased 9x13-inch pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. (Do not overbake). Let cool for about 10 minutes and then put the frosting on. Enjoy!

German Chocolate Frosting Recipe (from Kara's Kitchen Creations)

Ingredients:
1 c. evaporated milk
3 egg yolks
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Combine milk, egg yolks and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Whisk till thoroughly blended. Add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat till thick; about 12 minutes. Add vanilla, coconut, and nuts. Cool till thick enough to spread onto brownies.