German Chocolate Brownies

For the brownie base

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

3. Melt the chopped chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, 3–4 minutes.

4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a large bowl and whisk in the sugar.

5. Whisk in the eggs, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined, 1–2 minutes.

6. Fold in the flour and chopped pecans until just combined.

7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

   Then 25 min of waiting

For the German chocolate frosting

9. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cubed butter.

10. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens and turns golden, 8–10 minutes.

11. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.

12. Allow the frosting to cool slightly until thick and spreadable, about 10 minutes.

    Then 10 min of waiting

To assemble

13. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies before slicing into squares.