Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of German chocolate cake in cookie form with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Cake Cookies!
Interesting Facts
German chocolate cake is not actually German in origin but named after Sam German, an American baker who created a type of dark chocolate for baking.
The traditional German chocolate cake is a layered cake with coconut-pecan frosting, which inspired these cookies.