Introduction:
If you love classic German chocolate cake, these German Chocolate Cookies are about to feel
like your new favorite shortcut. They give you everything that makes that cake so special—the rich chocolate base and the
gooey coconut-pecan topping—without needing layers, frosting a whole cake, or pulling out a mixer for an hour. Instead, you
get thick, soft chocolate cookies that bake up chewy and fudgy, then get crowned with a warm, sticky coconut-pecan frosting
that sets into the most irresistible bite.
Despite the name, German chocolate cake is actually an American classic (named after Samuel German, who developed a type of
baking chocolate). But the flavor combination is what matters: chocolate + caramel-like coconut frosting + buttery pecans.
Turning that into a cookie makes it easier to share, easier to store, and perfect for cookie exchanges, bake sales, holiday
trays, or anytime you want a dessert that feels a little extra.
These cookies are sweet, rich, and very satisfying—so they’re best made with a little intention. Use a good cocoa powder,
toast your pecans if you can, and don’t rush the topping. The result tastes like a bakery treat, with that nostalgic German
chocolate flavor in every bite.
Ingredients:
For the chocolate cookies
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional, for extra fudgy pockets)
For the coconut-pecan frosting (classic topping)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (85g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans (toasted if possible)
Optional finishing touches
- Melted chocolate drizzle
- Flaky salt (tiny pinch on each cookie)
Instructions:
1) Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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