Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of German Chocolate Cookies with Coconut! These decadent cookies are filled with sweet shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and gooey chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Prepare filling: Mix shredded coconut, pecans, and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl to form a sticky filling.
- Assemble cookies: Scoop cookie dough, flatten in palm, add a teaspoon of coconut mixture, and fold dough around it.
- Bake: Arrange cookies on baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for an extra chocolatey touch.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow to finish setting as they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
