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German Chocolate Cookies

  • Author: christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of German Chocolate Cookies, featuring gooey chocolate, toasted pecans, and sweet coconut that will elevate any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined. Fold in coconut flakes and toasted pecans gently.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Serve: Transfer cookies to plates or wire racks to cool slightly before serving warm or let them cool completely.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added texture, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for some of the chocolate. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week; reheat briefly in the microwave for gooey goodness.