Did You Know ...

That if Julia Child were still alive she would 100 years old.

So, in honor of the famous chef I decided to post

a recipe I found that I'm thinking I might try this weekend.

I know I'm no Julia Child, but I do know what I like to eat, and this looks delicious.

Behold this awesomeness (recipe from here)

Be sure to visit the blog.  It looks like it has some pretty great recipes.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Picture not taken by me, but was taken by them .

This is what the brownies are supposed to look like, let's see if mine turn out anything like this.

Brownie

• 1 cup butter softened
• 2 cups sugar 
• 4  eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt 
• 1 cup chocolate chips 
• 1 cup caramel bits

Frosting

• 3  egg yolks 
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup evaporated milk 
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups fresh flaked coconut 
• 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

1. For the Brownies: Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and blend well. Add vanilla, salt, cocoa and flour. Don’t overbeat. Pour into a greased 9X13 pan.Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
2. Melt chocolate chips in microwave for 1 minute and drizzle with a spoon over brownies.
3. Melt caramel bits in microwave for 1 minute and drizzle over chocolate.
4. For the Frosting: Combine egg yolks, sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes ( Make sure to stir consistently for at least 10 min). Add coconut and pecans. Beat until thick enough to spread. Pour over top of brownies. You may want to place in the refrigerator to harden.
5. Optional:  Drizzle some melted chocolate over the brownies and topped with pecans.