German Chocolate Cookies
These cookies are delightful and will be a family favorite! Everyone loves the chewy topping—perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 heaping cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (5.6 ounces)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1 large egg yolk for topping
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Combine butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixer. Whip until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until blended. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Place 1 1/2 tablespoon rounds of dough on the prepared sheets using a cookie scoop.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For topping, mix evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened (10 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool before spreading on cookies.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.