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German Chocolate Cookies

Deliciously rich cookies inspired by the classic German chocolate cake, featuring chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars
  1. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
  1. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Mix-ins
  1. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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