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A delicious plate of German Chocolate Cake Cookies

German Chocolate Cake Cookies

Deliciously decadent cookies that combine the rich flavors of German chocolate cake with a delightful coconut topping and chocolate drizzle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 375 g german chocolate cake mix
  • 113 g unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 175 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
  • 227 g unsalted butter
  • 396 g sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
  • 150 g unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 100 g chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate drizzle
  • 198 g melting wafers
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, pour in the german chocolate cake mix, make a well in the center and add in the melted butter. Stir using a rubber spatula.
  3. Add in one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Incorporate the vanilla extract and the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop the cookies by rounded Tablespoon or 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
  7. Carefully place the cookies on a rack to cool, about 20 minutes.
  8. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the topping by melting the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
  9. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolk in a small bowl until well combined.
  10. Slowly add the milk mixture into the melted butter, whisking constantly until combined. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  11. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla extract. Keep the topping in the fridge until the cookies are cool.
  12. Spread the topping over each cooled cookie.
  13. Prepare the chocolate drizzle by melting wafers in a microwave-safe dish using 15 second intervals.
  14. Thin the chocolate to desired consistency using vegetable oil.
  15. Drizzle the warm chocolate over cookies using the back of a spoon or a frosting bag with a small tip.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers. If you prefer a sweeter topping, consider using sweetened coconut instead.