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German Chocolate Cookies Recipe

German Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent German Chocolate Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic cake. Rich cocoa dough studded with chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans, baked to chewy perfection.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-Ins:

  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk (for drizzle, optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; mix into wet ingredients.
  4. Add Mix-Ins: Stir in chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans.
  5. Bake: Drop dough onto sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Cool and Finish: Cool on sheets, then transfer to wire rack. Drizzle with condensed milk if desired.

Notes

  • To enhance flavor, toast pecans and coconut before adding.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.