German Chocolate Brownie Bars

I was talking to a coworker Friday about Monday treat, and learned that his birthday was earlier in the week. So, I offered to bake this Monday treat in his honor, so we discussed what he wanted. One of the options he liked was German Chocolate Cake, so this weekend I searched for some variations in a brownie or bar. I found one that sparked what has turned out to be an amazing creation! I combined two recipes I already have with a chocolate graham cracker crust. Seriously, this bar is rich and chocolaty and amazing.

Two reams of chocolate graham crackers

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter

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1 2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter

4 oz unsweetened chocolate

2 Tbsp water

2 large eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/3 cup all purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp espresso powder

1/2 cups chopped pecans

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3/4 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 egg yolks, slightly beaten

1 1/3 cup coconut flakes

1 cup chopped pecans

This recipe is done is pieces. First is the chocolate graham cracker crust. Crush or use a food processor to grind two reams of chocolate graham crackers.

Melt 1/2 cup butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Continue to microwave in 10 second intervals until melted. In a medium-size bowl, combine the melted butter, chocolate graham crackers, and sugar. Press mixture into an ungreased 9X13 pan.

Bake in 375 degree oven for 7 minutes. Let it cool, and now get started on the brownies.

In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and espresso; set aside. In a saucepan, add the unsweetened chocolate, sugar, butter, and water. Melt over low-med heat until chocolate is melted.

Remove from heat, add vanilla and combine. Add eggs one at a time, and stir quickly to incorporate. Add flour, and stir until combined; then add pecans. Pour over the graham cracker crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out slightly sticky. While brownies are cooling, start on the icing.

Separate eggs and slightly beat yolks, and gather all ingredients. 

In a saucepan, combine sugars, butter, evaporated milk and vanilla over medium heat.

Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Quickly stir a small amount of the hot liquid into the beaten egg yolks. 

Return mixture to the hot mixture in saucepan, and mix well. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to spreading consistency, beating occasionally. Spread icing over brownies.

Enjoy these amazing treats!