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German Chocolate Bars

February 10, 2015 By Shannah Coe 15 Comments

While there might not be anything traditionally German about them, these German Chocolate Bars are the best dessert bars I have ever made. They’re delicious!

Pop Quiz: Did you know that there isn’t really much German about what we know as German chocolate? When Maya moved with us from Germany, I talked to her at length about all the things we think are “German” but really aren’t and German chocolate stuff was top of the list. 

German Chocolate Bars

I guess it doesn’t matter where the name originated because it is so darn delicious. I rarely have the patience to make a German chocolate cake and typically go for these German Chocolate Bars instead.

These German chocolate cake bars are the most amazing combination of chocolate, coconut and pecans. I dare you to try and only eat one.

German Chocolate Bars Recipe Easy German Chocolate Bars

So, if you ever visit Germany, you probably won’t find anything like these German Chocolate Bars. That is totally ok though because you can make them at home any time you want. Just be warned: these German chocolate desserts go fast so you might want to make a double batch. 

If you love German Chocolate Bars, check out these other delicious chocolate desserts:

  • German Chocolate Waffles
  • White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
  • 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge

Essential items for this recipe:

  • 9×9 Baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Silicon spatula
  • Parchment paper
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German Chocolate Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8
Ingredients
  • 3.5 cups Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
  • 6 tbsp Butter melted
  • 14 oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut (I used sweetened coconut)
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs and 6 Tbsp of melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

  3. In a separate bowl, combine condensed milk, vanilla extract and egg. Stir until well mixed. Remove 1/2 of the mixture to another bowl. 

  4. Stir coconut into bowl with 1/2 of egg mixture. Pour over prepared crust. Mix pecans into other 1/2 of egg mixture and pour over coconut.

  5. Bake mixture in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until bars are set.

  6. In a bowl, melt chocolate chip in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Pour over the top of the baked bars and bake for an additional 5 minutes. 

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  1. Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter says

    February 16, 2015 at 6:44 am

    MMM mmm! This looks delish….! You’re right, who cares where it is from… it looks divine 🙂
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    • Shannah Coe says

      February 17, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks! I agree…I don’t really care where it originated. It is delicious either way.

      Reply
  2. Corinne says

    February 20, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    I love the flavors in German Chocolate cake, but I hate cake. These bars are the answer to my dessert prayers! Thank you for linking up the recipe at the This Is How We Roll Thursday party.
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  3. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    February 21, 2015 at 9:02 am

    Visiting from Best of the Weekend. I’ve made anything German Chocolate before, these bars looks wonderful!! I would love for you to stop by and share this and other recipes with us over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. The party will go live on Sunday. Have a great day!
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  4. Karren Haller says

    February 21, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Oh my, making me hungry, they look so good!! Thanks for linking on Friday Feature, I have pinned your post to our Friday Feature Board!!! Have a great weekend, Karren

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    February 22, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    What kind of chocolate cookie crumbs do you use? Where do you get them? And the SHREDDED coconut is almost impossible to find these days……..Recipe looks divine!! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      February 22, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Hi – I just usually buy chocolate animal crackers and grind them into crumbs on my own. They also make chocolate wafer cookies that work great for crumbs.

      Reply
  6. Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says

    February 22, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    These look 100% delicious! And no worries here about where the chocolate is from! It’s delicious, and that’s what matters most! 🙂 Pinned!
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