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German Chocolate Cookies

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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent German Chocolate Cookies! Soft chocolate cookies topped with a rich coconut-pecan frosting and drizzled with melted chocolate. Perfect for chocolate lovers and holiday baking!

 


Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 1/4 cups (5.6 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 4 tbsp (2 ounces) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 heaping cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Instructions

For the Cookies:

  1. Preheat and prepare pans:
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Mix dry ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugars:
    Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add wet ingredients:
    Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
    On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  6. Shape and bake:
    Using a medium cookie scoop, drop dough in 1 1/2-tablespoon rounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
    Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Let cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

For the Topping:

  1. Cook the mixture:
    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, and butter. Stir frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add coconut and pecans:
    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Let cool until spreadable.
  3. Assemble the cookies:
    Spread the coconut-pecan topping over each cooled cookie. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
  4. Set and serve:
    Allow the cookies to set for at least 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For extra indulgence, dip the bottom of the cookies in melted chocolate before adding the topping.