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German Chocolate Cookies

Gooey German Chocolate Cookies for Your Sweet Cravings

Enjoy these delicious German Chocolate Cookies filled with melty chocolate and crunchy pecans—perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Baking, chocolate, cookies, dessert, German Chocolate Cookies, sweet
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Mix-ins

  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and blend until fully combined.
  • Fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chunks.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated for a chewier texture or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg