Dessert for 4
German Chocolate Brownies
These chocolate brownies bake in a square pan, then receive a warm coconut and pecan topping made with evaporated milk.
Typical price
$19.08for 4 servings
$4.77 per serving$19.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
GermanVegetarianKid-friendlyDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.50Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 12 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.87Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 oz 60% bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- 3/4 cup toasted pecans
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment.
- Melt chocolate chips and 1 cup butter together, then stir in coffee, espresso powder, and vanilla.
- Whisk 1 cup sugar, salt, and 3 eggs into the chocolate mixture, then stir in flour and baking powder.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cook evaporated milk, the remaining sugar, remaining butter, vanilla, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring until thick.
- Stir in toasted coconut and pecans, spread the topping over the warm brownies, and cool for 15 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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