Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these German Chocolate Cookies with Coconut. These cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion, with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Topping:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Bake the cookies: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Make the topping: While the cookies are cooling, combine the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5–7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly. Let the topping cool, then spoon or drizzle it over the cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, toast the coconut and pecans before mixing them into the dough.
- For a firmer topping, refrigerate cookies for 10 minutes after adding the drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
