Description
Rich German chocolate cookies combine classic German cake flavors with indulgent chocolate chips, delivering a delightful twist on traditional desserts. Chocolate lovers can savor each buttery, nutty bite that brings German baking heritage directly to their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 2 ounces (56 grams) semisweet or German chocolate, chopped
Chocolate and Flavor Enhancers:
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution and easy cookie removal.
- Transform butter into a liquid state using microwave, then integrate brown sugar and allow the mixture to meld for several minutes, developing rich caramel undertones.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar blend, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by combining flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, then gradually introduce these elements into the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
- Enhance the cookie texture and flavor profile by gently folding in shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chunks, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion the cookie dough using a medium scoop, strategically placing dollops approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies until the outer edges become firm and set, while maintaining a soft, tender center, typically requiring 8-12 minutes of oven time.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief cooling period, then transfer to a wire rack to complete the cooling process, enabling them to reach optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Melt butter and brown sugar together to create a rich, caramel-like base that enhances the cookie’s depth of flavor.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother incorporation and better texture in the cookie dough.
- Avoid overmixing the dry and wet ingredients to keep the cookies tender and prevent toughness.
- Chopped pecans and coconut add delightful texture and traditional German chocolate cake-inspired crunch.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet to help them set and prevent breaking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg