Sweet Bites: German Chocolate Cake Cookies

German Chocolate Cake Cookies

The Occasion: As the featured cookies on the dessert buffet at a family picnic or graduation party. Yes, it’s “just” a cookie, but oh, Cookie – just look at you now!

Why? One of the rare memories I have of my mother’s home cooking was German Chocolate Cake, loaded with sweet coconut, chopped pecans, and that gooey caramel frosting holding it all together. She didn’t bake very often but this she did extremely well. So when I spotted this cookie recipe during an online search for yummy treats I was immediately drawn to it. This excellent recipe for German Chocolate Cake Cookies comes from A Dash of Sanity, a fun-to-read food blog with great photos and lots of dessert - check it out!

​Serve With: A glass of milk.

If you really are filling out a sweets table for a special event, add one more plate of cookies or bars of a simpler style; a pie and/or layer cake; and some fresh fruit.

​You can make the cookies smaller and standardize the topping placement for a more refined presentation. Personally I like them large and rustic-looking as you see here.

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The Playlist: Frequent readers know that I often include a song or short playlist to accompany the featured dish. Today is a little different – I ran across a delightful music video and simply must share it with you. Can you relate to Cookie Monster’s quest for true love? Please enjoy Me Lost Me Cookie at the Disco – thanks, Sesame Street!

The Verdict: Winner! Give this cookie all the trophies, it’s just that good. I’ve been trying to cut back on sugar lately but lost all resolve when these babies came out of the oven. Ilise took some to her office colleagues and our neighbors received a care package as well. They shared with their bridge group, and EVERYONE loved them. Now it’s a movement. What more do you need? It’s time to get baking. 

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German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Recipe source: A Dash of Sanity
 
INGREDIENTS:

Chocolate Cookie

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons 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
• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips, melted for drizzle

DIRECTIONS:

Chocolate Cookie:

• 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.

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 chocolate and let set up.