Rich and fudgy German Chocolate Bars with a soft chocolate base and a classic coconut-pecan topping.

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large egg yolks

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment.

2. Whisk flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.

3. Whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

5. Spread batter in pan and bake 18–22 minutes.

6. Cool completely.

7. In a saucepan combine milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks.

8. Cook 8–10 minutes until thick.

9. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.

10. Spread topping over bars.

11. Let set for 1 hour.

12. Slice and serve.

Toast pecans for deeper flavor.

Chill the bars for cleaner slices.