German Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of German chocolate cake in cookie form with these decadent German Chocolate Cake Cookies topped with a luscious coconut-pecan mixture and optional chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus cooling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Cookie Dough:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coconut-Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Make the Coconut-Pecan Topping: Combine milk, sugar, yolks, and butter; cook until thick. Stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Cool.
- Assemble: Top cookies with the coconut-pecan mixture. Optionally, drizzle melted chocolate over the topping.
Notes
- Prepare the topping ahead and refrigerate. Enjoy these rich cookies in moderation. Store in a single layer in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
