German Chocolate Saucepan Brownies

Bring the fabulous flavors of Germany to your dessert table with this chocolate brownie that’s topped with a coconut and nuts. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

November 3, 2010

Brownies

1/2

cup margarine or butter

(4-oz.) bar sweet cooking chocolate, chopped

1/2

cup sugar

teaspoon vanilla

eggs

cup all purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon baking powder

1/4

teaspoon salt

tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

1/2

cup firmly packed brown sugar

tablespoons corn syrup

tablespoons milk

cup coconut

1/2

cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8 or 9-inch square pan. In medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup margarine and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.
2

Add sugar and vanilla; blend well. Add eggs; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Spread in greased pan.
3

Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove brownies from oven. Set oven to broil.
4

In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk; blend well. Stir in coconut and pecans. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls evenly over warm brownies; spread gently. Broil 4 inches from heat for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until bubbly. Cool completely. Cut into bars.