german chocolate cake cookies

Name: German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: ## THE CHOCOLATE COOKIE; 2 stick(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; pinch - salt; ## GERMAN CHOCOLATE FROSTING; 1 cup(s) evaporated milk; 1 cup(s) sugar; 3 - egg yolks; 1+ stick(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1 1/3 cup(s) sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup(s) chopped pecans; 1/4 cup(s) chocolate, melted for drizzle

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Gaia Cisto

New Albany, IN

Updated on Sep 11, 2015

This is my husband's favorite cookie on the planet!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

THE CHOCOLATE COOKIE
2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch - salt
GERMAN CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 - egg yolks
1+ stick butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chocolate, melted for drizzle

How To Make german chocolate cake cookies

Step 1

FOR THE COOKIES Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a stand mixer or large bowl using a hand mixer, blend the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and eggs. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and blend until combined. Drop the dough by tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheets, 12 cookies per sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on a baking rack.

Step 2

German Chocolate Frosting Add evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla to a large pan and place on stovetop over medium heat. Stir so that it becomes well combined. Continue stirring until thickened, this takes approximately 11-12 minutes. I set my time for 11 minutes and 30 seconds, this seems to work every time. Once thickened remove from heat and add coconut and pecans. Beat until thick enough to spread. Spread frosting over the tops of cooled cookies. Optional: Drizzle with melted candy coating and let set up. Top with white chocolate heart.
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