🍫 German Chocolate Cookies 🍪
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Frosting:
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
1. Make the Cookie Dough:�Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.�In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.�Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.�Mix in the instant chocolate pudding mix and dark cocoa powder.�Stir in salt, baking soda, and flour until dough forms.�Scoop dough into rounded tablespoons and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
2. Bake the Cookies:�Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.�Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Prepare the Frosting:�In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, milk, beaten egg, and salt.�Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling—about 8–10 minutes.�Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.�Allow to cool to room temperature and thicken further before spreading.
4. Assemble the Cookies:�Spoon a generous tablespoon of coconut-pecan frosting onto each cooled cookie.�Spread evenly to the edges. Let set for 15–20 minutes or until frosting holds its shape.
5. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 10–12 minutes | Cooling + Frosting Time: 30 minutes�Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes�Serving: Makes about 24 cookies�Calorie Count per serving: Approximately 250–300 Kcal per cookie
Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies topped with classic German chocolate coconut-pecan frosting—these German Chocolate Cookies are everything you love about the iconic cake, packed into a decadent, hand-held treat!