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Easy German Chocolate Cookies

Easy German Chocolate Cookies: Soft, Chewy Bliss Await!

Delight in these Easy German Chocolate Cookies, soft and chewy with coconut and pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Melted; can substitute with coconut oil.
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar Light or dark works.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup coconut flakes Sweetened or unsweetened.
  • 0.5 cups chopped pecans Walnuts can be used as substitute.
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks Semi-sweet or dark chocolate.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt until mixed.
  3. Melt the butter and whisk in brown and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, stirring until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and chocolate chunks.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

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