Fudgy German Chocolate Brownies

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These Paleo German Chocolate Brownies are a fudgy, paleo brownie made with whole-food ingredients.  The flavors of cacao, coconut and pecans come together to make for a delicious, gluten-free treat!

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I have always loved anything German Chocolate flavored.  Something about the combination of chocolate, pecans and coconut is just heavenly.  So I set out in my kitchen determined to create a German Chocolate flavored brownie recipe that was paleo.  The result was a delicious, gluten-free, fudgy brownie that was a hit at game night!

I love fudgy brownies.  These were flavorful and rich, and the icing was tasty! These were not very difficult to make and were well received when I brought them to game night.

I love the gooey icing, which is full of coconut and pecans to complete the flavor combination.  These were some of my favorite paleo brownies that I have made.

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Fudgey German Chocolate Brownies

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

These Paleo German Chocolate Brownies are a fudgy, paleo brownie made with whole-food ingredients.  The flavors of cacao, coconut and pecans come together to make for a delicious, gluten-free treat!

Course: Dessert

Keyword: fudgy german chocolate brownies, german chocolate, paleo brownies, paleo german chocolate brownies

Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients

For the brownies:

• 1/2 cup ghee or butter melted
• 1/2 cup cacao powder
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup cassava flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

For the Icing:

• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup ghee or butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 baking pan.

2. Combine the brownie ingredients together and mix until everything is well combined (you can use a blender if desired).  Pour the mixture in the baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the center of the brownies is set. 

3. Make the icing.  Add the coconut milk, ghee, egg yolks and coconut sugar to a saucepan over low heat. Whisk constantly until the sauce begins to thicken.  

4. Remove from heat and add in the vanilla and salt and whisk until combined.  Stir in the shredded coconut and pecans. Let cool for 5 minutes.

5. Spread the icing over the top of the brownies.  Let the brownies cool before slicing.  Serve and enjoy!