Description
Delight in these easy-to-make German Chocolate Cake Cookies featuring a moist, chocolatey base combined with a sweet, coconut-pecan topping. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring the rich flavors of a classic German chocolate cake in convenient, handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick during baking.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly until a thick and uniform dough forms. Then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Make Topping: In a separate small bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until well combined. This will create the classic coconut-pecan topping that complements the chocolate cookie base.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each dough ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon, then make a small indentation in the center of each cookie to hold the topping.
- Add Topping: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the coconut-pecan mixture into the indentation of each cookie, ensuring each cookie carries a generous amount.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set and the tops are lightly golden. Keep an eye on the cookies to avoid overbaking.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For an extra decadent touch, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate before serving.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
