German Chocolate Cookies Recipe
These German Chocolate Cookies are a decadent treat that combines rich cocoa, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans for a delightful dessert experience. The chewy cookies topped with a luscious coconut-pecan mixture are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake the Cookies: Drop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool cookies.
- Make the Topping: Cook milk, sugar, yolks, and butter until thick. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Spoon topping onto cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a shortcut, use a German chocolate cake mix as the cookie base and top with homemade frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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