German Chocolate Cookies
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
661 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
German Chocolate Cookies
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A chewy chocolate cookie, with a creamy, caramel/coconut/pecan frosting, topped with more chocolate. Reminiscent of a traditional German Chocolate Cake – but in cookie form!
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cookie
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large large eggs beaten
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt
German Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup chocolate candy coating, melted OPTIONAL
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Instructions
Chocolate Cookie
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, half a cup at a time into the butter mixture and blend until combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop, and drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, 12 cookies per sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool on a baking rack (don't frost while warm!)
German Chocolate Frosting
- In a large saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla and heat over medium.
- Continuously stir until thickened (around 11-12 minutes)
- Once thickened remove from heat and add coconut and pecans. Beat with a wooden spoon until thick enough to spread.
- Spread frosting over the tops of cooled cookies.
- Drizzle with melted candy coating and let set up in the fridge.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
661kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
58g
(116%)
Vitamin A
875IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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