Description
Delight in these rich and chewy German Chocolate Cookies, combining the classic flavors of cocoa, coconut, pecans, and chopped semisweet chocolate in every bite. Perfectly baked to create soft centers with slightly crisp edges, these cookies make a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 ounces semisweet or German chocolate (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, stir the brown sugar into the melted butter thoroughly. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add one large egg and one egg yolk to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine. Then, incorporate the vanilla extract evenly into the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Add Coconut, Pecans, and Chocolate: Fold in the sweetened shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chopped semisweet or German chocolate chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons), drop scoops of cookie dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to give them room to spread.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set and slightly firm but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
Notes
- Chewiness can be enhanced by slightly underbaking the cookies; remove them from the oven when edges are set but centers appear soft.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure easy cookie removal and prevent sticking.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans and increase coconut or chocolate chunks slightly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: German chocolate cookies, chocolate coconut cookies, pecan chocolate cookies, easy chocolate cookies, homemade cookies
