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German Chocolate Cookies

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! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 661 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

Chocolate Cookie
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and eggs.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture, half a cup at a time into the butter mixture and blend until combined.
  5. Use a small cookie scoop, and drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, 12 cookies per sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Cool on a baking rack (don't frost while warm!)
German Chocolate Frosting
  1. In a large saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla and heat over medium.
  2. Continuously stir until thickened (around 11-12 minutes)
  3. Once thickened remove from heat and add coconut and pecans. Beat with a wooden spoon until thick enough to spread.
  4. Spread frosting over the tops of cooled cookies.
  5. Drizzle with melted candy coating and let set up in the fridge.
  6. Devour.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.