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German Chocolate Cookies

A delicious and unique cookie that will be a family favorite
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 234kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 boxes chocolate cake mix dry
  • 4 eggs
  • 10 Tablespoons butter melted

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 ounces melted chocolate for drizzle

Instructions

  • Combine cake mix, eggs and melted butter in a large mixing bowl and beat until well mixed. Batter should be sticky and thick.
  • Roll into one inch balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheet, 12 balls to a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for about 8 minutes. DO NOT overcook these cookies. Place on wired wrack to cool and let them cool completely.

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • Add evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla to a large pan and place on stovetop over medium heat. Stir to evenly combine and continue stirring until thickened (takes about 12 minutes).
  • Once thickened remove from heat and add coconut and pecans. Beat until thick enough to spread.
  • Spread frosting over the tops of cooled cookies.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate and let set up.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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