German Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these decadent German Chocolate Cookies that are rich in chocolate flavor with a delightful coconut-pecan topping. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a dough. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Prepare topping: Mix coconut, pecans, and sweetened condensed milk in a small bowl.
- Form cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, flatten slightly, and top each with the coconut-pecan mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- For extra richness, drizzle with melted chocolate after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
