German Chocolate Brownies - Tailgate Guru

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 6 oz dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 TBSP vanilla extract
• 1 TBSP brewed coffee (leftover or cold coffee is okay), optional but recommended
• 1 tsp instant espresso granules, optional but recommended
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened and quartered
• 2 large egg yolks (discard whites or save for another use)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
• Heaping 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted if desired