Description
Rich German chocolate cookies that are soft and chewy with crisp edges, packed with sweet coconut, melty chocolate pieces, and buttery pecans. Inspired by classic German chocolate cake, these cookies are indulgent, bakery-style, and perfect for holidays, gifting, or everyday treats.
Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
½ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chunks.
7. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and centers remain soft.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Do not overbake—these cookies should stay soft in the center.
Chilling the dough for 20 minutes helps prevent spreading.
Toasted pecans add extra depth of flavor.
Cookies continue to set as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg