German Chocolate Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Chill Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 42 mins

  • Servings

    18 Cookies

  • Calories

    293 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

German Chocolate Cookies

German chocolate cookies are classic and delicious! This chocolate cookie has a coconut and pecan topping that is drizzled with chocolate. It's perfect for any occasion!

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Ingredients

Servings

Cookies

  • 8 Ounces semi sweet baking chocolate chopped
  • 1 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 Cup cocoa powder
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ Cup brown sugar
  • ½ Cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla

German Topping

  • ½ Cup evaporated milk
  • ½ Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ Cup unsalted butter
  • ½ Teaspoon vanilla
  • Cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ Cup Chopped Pecans
  • ¼ Cup semi sweet chocolate chips melted
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Instructions

Cookies

  1. In a small bowl melt the chopped chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for about 2 minutes, until combined and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined. Mix in the melted chocolate until just combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix on medium-low until combined, being sure to scrape down the sides as needed.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop the dough into 18 1 ½ inch balls and place on the baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between the cookies. If the dough is too hard to scoop, let it sit for 15-20 minutes and try again. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still a bit gooey. Remove from the oven and let cool for 3 minutes on the sheet pan before transferring to a cooling rack. While the cookies are baking, prepare the german topping.

German Topping

  1. In a small saucepan whisk together the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, and butter. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes, until it is thickened and turning a golden brown. Whisk constantly to avoid curdling or burning.
  2. Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the pecans, coconut, and vanilla. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to cool and finish thickening. If the sauce doesn’t seem to be setting up very thick, you can cook it for 5 or so minutes longer over medium-low heat, being sure to stir constantly.
  3. Once the topping has cooled and the cookies are cooled, top each cookie with a scant tablespoon of the topping. Drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate. Let sit for 30 minutes or so, so the german topping is fully set up before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 247IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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