These German Chocolate Cookies combine a rich, fudgy, brownie-like chocolate cookie base with the iconic coconut walnut topping that makes every bite full of flavor. The cookie base turned out super thick, with hints of milk chocolate and coconut, and it tastes just as delicious on its own. These cookies were easy and quick to make, but they are the perfect, most delicious dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients for Cookie Base
- 1.5 stick (0.75 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbs granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanila extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 hand fulls of shredded coconut
Ingredients for frosting
NOTE: I only frosted 1/2 of the cookies because I wanted to leave some plain. Double this recipe if you want all of your cookies frosted
- 2 tbs unsalted butter
- 1 tbs powdered sugar
- 3 tbs heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbs shredded coconut
- 1/2 egg yolk
- OPTIONAL: 1 tsp crushed pecans/walnuts
- OPTIONAL FOR TOPPING: shredded coconut and crushed pecans/walnuts (measure as desired)
How to Bake
- Combine butter and sugar in a bowl
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix together until smooth
- Add the cocoa powder and mix in
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and corn starch, and add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Fold in until you dough forms
- Add in the toppings and mix in
- Bake at 350 degrees for 13-14 minutes
- While your cookie bake, simply combine the butter, sugar, heavy whipping cream, and egg yolk in a bowl and mix together. Then, fold in the shredded coconut or walnuts
- Spread the frosting over each cookie and top with extra nuts and/or shredded coconut if desired
How to Store
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature after baking in either an airtight container or a tray/plate covered in plastic wrap
- Cookie dough can be stored 2-4 months
- Frosting should be made to use right away for optimal flavor
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