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German Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe

March 16, 2017 by Mommy Evolution 33 Comments

If you like German chocolate cake, you will absolutely love these German chocolate cake cookies because their taste is reminiscent of the famous coconut and chocolate cake popular during the holidays.

Since these are drop cookies, you need to prepare the batter and the cookie in the same day, although it is super-fast and smells so good you won’t mind. This post contains affiliate links.

German Cake Chocolate Cookies Recipe | Mommy Evolution

German Chocolate Cake Cookies

Do you like chocolate?

Oh who am I kidding.

Everyone loves chocolate!

These cookies are really easy to make, but the results look like you’ve been slaving all day long.

Ingredients:

  • 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 cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease three baking sheets, setting them aside for later use.

And personally, I like to use Silpat sheets to bake my cookies perfectly.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt, mixing thoroughly.

Step 3: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs.

Set aside.

Step 4: Little by little, add the flour mixture into the larger bowl with the butter mixture, blending until the mixtures have combined completely.

Step 5: Sprinkle the chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans evenly over the top of the batter.

Mix well.

German Cake Chocolate Cookies Recipe | Mommy Evolution

Step 6: Using a tablespoon, drop a rounded spoonful of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, one for each cookie.

You should have at least 1 dozen cookies on a baking sheet, depending on the size of your sheet.

Step 7: Bake about 8 minutes or until cookies are cooked in the center.

Since you can’t use the “golden brown” method to judge when chocolate cookies are done, insert a wooden toothpick into the middle of several cookies to check.

If the toothpick comes out clean with no batter or wet crumbs sticking to it, the cookies are done.

Step 8: When the cookies are ready, remove them from the oven and place them on a baking rack to cool.

Repeat the process for each batch of cookies.

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German Cake Chocolate Cookies Recipe | The Jenny Evolution

If you like German chocolate cake, you will absolutely love these cookies because their taste is reminiscent of the famous coconut and chocolate cake popular during the holidays.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 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 cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease three baking sheets, setting them aside for later use.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
  3. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Set aside.
  4. Little by little, add the flour mixture into the larger bowl with the butter mixture, blending until the mixtures have combined completely. Sprinkle the chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans evenly over the top of the batter. Mix well.
  5. Using a tablespoon, drop a rounded spoonful of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, one for each cookie. You should have at least 1 dozen cookies on a baking sheet, depending on the size of your sheet.
  6. Bake about 8 minutes or until cookies are cooked in the center. Since you can't use the "golden brown" method to judge when chocolate cookies are done, insert a wooden toothpick into the middle of several cookies to check. If the toothpick comes out clean with no batter or wet crumbs sticking to it, the cookies are done.
  7. When the cookies are ready, remove them from the oven and place them on a baking rack to cool.
  8. Repeat the process for each batch of cookies.
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Comments

  1. Cathy says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I love German chocolate cake, and so these flavors in this cookie is just beyond delicious! All month long I am featuring different holiday cookie creations for my cookie countdown to Christmas! I would love it if you stopped by to check it out! πŸ™‚
    Cathy

    Reply
  2. Kimberly says

    December 5, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    This might call for a box of cake mix to stay in the pantry just for emergencies!
    Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 5, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Have fun making it. And even though the recipe does everything from scratch, they really are quite easy to make.

      Reply
  3. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    Wahoo! I have all these ingredients in my kitchen so I can make these tomorrow! Thanks so much for the recipe.

    I would love for you to share this post at my Show Me Saturday linky party. The party starts at 7:00am EST each Saturday morning. See you there!
    ~ Ashley

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 6, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Now THAT does make for a happy weekend. Have fun making the cookies and tell me what you think of the recipe πŸ˜€

      Reply
  4. Bismah says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    These cookies look delicious! I love that they are made from scratch too as I am trying to stay away from the prepackaged mixes as much as possible. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 6, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Absolutely. Making things from prepackaged mixes is convenient, but making things from scratch really isn’t that much more work. It’s actually just some extra measuring. Have fun making the cookies and please come back and tell me what you think. I always love feedback πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Kirsten says

    December 6, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Since hubby loves German Chocolate Cake, I am sure he will love these. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Pinning this!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 6, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      You’re absolutely welcome, Kirsten. Even though the recipe is from scratch, they really are quite simple to make. Have fun baking πŸ˜€

      Reply
  6. Jess says

    December 7, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    German Chocolate cake is so good, I cant imagine these cookies would be anything else but amazing! Great recipe, pinning for all my followers to see! xo, Jess @ DreamingofLeaving.com

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 7, 2014 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Jess. If (when?) you make these, be sure to come back and let me know what you think!

      Reply
  7. Ashleigh says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:26 am

    These looks great! Thank you for sharing on WW at OMHG!! xx Ashleigh

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:31 am

    This does look yummy! Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle. I love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 18, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Happy baking, Elizabeth. Let me know if you try out the recipe πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Sarah R. says

    March 20, 2015 at 6:25 am

    Ok, DANGEROUS!!! These wouldn’t last long in my house. πŸ˜‰ Appreciate you linking this up at Snickerdoodle Sunday, will we see your latest makes tomorrow evening? πŸ™‚

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 20, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Hee hee! This are dangerous… and could be potentially used as a weapon πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  10. Mary Gilbert says

    July 14, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Pinned! Thanks for sharing on Treasure Box Tuesday

    Reply
  11. Audrey says

    July 18, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Who doesn’t like German Chocolate Cake? Besides my son that is. That’s ok, more for me.

    Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays, hope to see you back next week.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      July 19, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      Haha! It doesn’t matter if the kids like it… sometimes we have to make something just for us!

      Reply
  12. Melissa Vera says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:00 am

    These look so yummy however they do nothing for my diet. LOL You took all the calories out when you created this recipe. Thanks for linking up at #HomeMattersParty this week.Hope you will come back and link up again next week.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:44 am

      Ha! Yes…. this is an absolutely calorie-FREE recipe πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  13. Jocelyn says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    These are very nice cookies. My husband really enjoyed them. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      August 22, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Wonderful! So thrilled you tried the recipe and that you all enjoyed them, too πŸ˜€

      Reply
  14. Ashley says

    April 4, 2016 at 7:49 am

    I am going to make these on my next cheap day… this coming weekend. I can’t wait, I am a huge chocolate fan.

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:18 pm

      Ha! They are perfect for a cheat day! Happy baking and enjoy πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Jennifer Dodrill @ All-In-One-Mom says

    April 5, 2016 at 9:04 am

    German Chocolate Cake has been “my” birthday cake since I was little! I’m so excited to see this recipe for cookies! Pinned to make SOON!!

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      April 5, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Oh how fun! I always love specialty cakes for birthdays. Happy baking πŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. Sahana says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:59 am

    Yum! Thank you for linking with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again next week.

    Reply
  17. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 6, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Just add a cup of cocoa for dipping! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party!

    Reply
  18. Cathy says

    November 6, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I love German Chocolate Cake and these sound delicious!

    Reply
  19. DIY Home Sweet Home says

    November 10, 2017 at 8:00 am

    Looks amazing! Thanks for linking up to More the Merrier Monday. Can’t wait to see what you’ll be linking up next week.

    DIY Home Sweet Home
    http://www.diyhsh.com

    Reply
  20. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    November 13, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    All I can say is YUM and I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing your recipe at #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  21. Sharon:) says

    November 25, 2019 at 6:52 am

    WE LOVE German choc cake so these will be a hit! Thank you so much for sharing w us at Creative Muster! Pinned this!
    xoxo Sharon from Adoring Creations

    Reply

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