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german chocolate cookies

german chocolate cookies

These German chocolate cookies capture the rich flavors of the classic cake in a delightful, chewy cookie form, featuring chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare frosting by combining evaporated milk, egg yolks, sugar, and butter in a saucepan, cook until thickened.
  11. Stir in coconut and pecans, then frost cookies once completely cooled.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store frosted cookies in an airtight container.