Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of German Chocolate Cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans. These soft, chewy cookies capture the essence of a classic German chocolate cake without the hassle. Ideal for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself—they are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth; let cool slightly.
- Add egg and egg yolk, stirring until well mixed with vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in coconut, pecans, and chopped chocolate.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg