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Perfect German Chocolate Cookies Recipe with Easy Coconut Pecan Topping

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Rich, chewy chocolate cookies topped with a sweet, nutty coconut pecan topping, reminiscent of German chocolate cake in handheld form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy—about 2-3 minutes. Add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  3. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be thick and packed with chocolatey goodness.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
  5. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. They should look set around the edges but slightly soft in the middle. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  8. While the cookies are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, cooking until the mixture thickens (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spoon the coconut pecan topping over each one. Let the topping set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.’, ‘Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing.’, ‘Watch the topping closely to avoid burning.’, ‘Let cookies cool completely before adding the topping.’]

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Keywords: German chocolate cookies, coconut pecan topping, chocolate dessert, holiday cookies, easy baking recipe

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