Description
These German Chocolate Brownie Cookies offer a delightful contrast of textures, with a crispy exterior giving way to a fudgy, rich center. Each bite is infused with the deep flavors of chocolate, complemented by the nutty crunch of pecans and the sweetness of coconut, creating a truly indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix-ins:
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use walnuts instead of pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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