German Chocolate Cookies
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Soft and chewy chocolate cookies topped with a creamy pecan and coconut frosting inspired by German chocolate cake. They're perfect for holiday cookie platters or special occasions.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 24- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened (1 1/2 sticks))
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- one 3.9-ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix ((not sugar-free and not ‘cook & serve’))
- 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks from large eggs (discard or use white for another purpose)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (toasted if desired)
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans (salted or unsalted, based on preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream (half-and-half may be substituted)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 150M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 218mg
- Total sugar
- 29g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 156mg
- Calcium
- 44mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 218MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.