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German Chocolate Cookies

Indulgent German Chocolate Cookies Loaded with Coconut and Pecan

These German Chocolate Cookies are a delightful dessert combining rich chocolate, coconut, and pecans for a chewy treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Pecans Chopped
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet or German Chocolate Chunks

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and brown sugar, stirring well and letting it sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in one large egg, an additional egg yolk, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chunks using a spatula.
  6. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain puffy.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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