Description
Indulgent german chocolate cookies blend rich cocoa with classic coconut-pecan frosting in a delightful dessert. Chocolate enthusiasts and baking fans will savor these irresistible treats that celebrate traditional German baking with a modern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Prepare Dough Base: Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for rich flavor complexity.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a homogeneous dry mixture. Gently fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring minimally to preserve cookie tenderness.
- Shape and Initial Baking: Incorporate chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough. Scoop uniform portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing cookies appropriately. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, positioning rack in the middle of the oven. Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Craft Signature Frosting: In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugars, egg yolks, butter, and seasonings. Continuously stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens and caramelizes. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Final Assembly: Once cookies have cooled, generously spread the coconut-pecan frosting on top. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth, then drizzle elegantly over frosted cookies using a spoon or piping tool. Allow chocolate to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melting for optimal cookie texture and consistent creaming with sugars.
- Minimize Mixing: Stir dry and wet ingredients minimally to prevent gluten development, keeping cookies tender and avoiding tough, dense results.
- Control Baking Time: Watch cookies closely during final minutes; slight underbaking creates softer centers while preventing dry, crumbly textures.
- Customize Frosting Consistency: Continuously stir frosting mixture to prevent burning and achieve desired thickness, adjusting heat if mixture thickens too quickly or unevenly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg