German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Delight in the rich flavors of traditional German chocolate cake transformed into easy-to-make cookies with chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into the measuring cup and level off.
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- 1 cup shredded coconut Fresh coconut can enhance flavor.
- ½ cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space for spreading.
Baking
- Bake in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pair these cookies with cold milk or coffee. Drizzle melted chocolate or add extra coconut and pecans for garnish.