German Chocolate Cookies
Craving German Chocolate Cake but don't want the hassle? Look no further than these irresistible German Chocolate Cookies! Enjoy the perfect blend of fudgy chocolate cookies and a gooey coconut pecan frosting in every bite.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 491kcal
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1⅛ cups bittersweet chocolate
- 7 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ⅝ cup granulated sugar
- 7 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks room temperature
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅞ cup chopped pecans
- 1⅛ cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
Cookies
- Heat oven to 350℉/177℃.
- Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- Combine chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl.
- Heat in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, both sugars, and vanilla together.
- Whisk in chocolate mixture.
- Stir in flour mixture.
- Use a 3 Tablespoon scoop to portion onto prepared pans.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until done.
Frosting
- Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Whisk together.
- Cook over low/medium-low heat until thickened, about 6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut.
- Spread on top of cooled cookies. (about 2 Tablespoons per cookie)
Notes
- Don't Overbake: These cookies are best when soft and chewy. Overbaking can make them dry.
- Cool Completely: Before adding the frosting, ensure the cookies are completely cool to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will significantly impact the flavor of your cookies! Opt for a good-quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg