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German Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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These German Chocolate Cookies combine rich cocoa, sweet shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chunks of German chocolate into a deliciously chewy and flavorful treat. With the perfect balance of buttery sweetness and a hint of chocolate, these cookies are easy to make and delightfully indulgent, ideal for any occasion or just satisfying a sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (melted)
  • 1½ cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 ounces semisweet or German chocolate (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare mixing bowl: Use a large microwave-safe mixing bowl to combine ingredients efficiently.
  3. Mix butter and sugar: Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter until fully combined, creating a smooth, rich base for the cookie dough.
  4. Rest mixture: Let the butter and sugar mixture stand for 5 minutes to slightly cool and meld flavors.
  5. Add eggs: Incorporate the egg and egg yolk into the mixture, stirring well to combine and create a smooth batter.
  6. Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s flavor profile.
  7. Combine dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt into the wet mixture. Stir just until the ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
  8. Add coconut, pecans, and chocolate: Gently fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chopped German or semisweet chocolate chunks to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
  9. Scoop dough: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons), drop scoops of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  10. Bake cookies: Place the sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set but the centers remain soft.
  11. Cool cookies: Remove from the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
  • Spacing cookies properly is important to prevent them from merging during baking.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts for a slightly different flavor.
  • For more pronounced chocolate flavor, use high-quality German chocolate if available.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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