These cookies are so good, they are to die for! You will get rave reviews from your family or friends when they try them. They are not a thick cookie, but are a flat and chewy cookie that is delicious with the German Chocolate Frosting on top.
Chocolate Cookie:
2 sticks butter, softened
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 t. vanilla extract
2 large eggs (not jumbo), beaten
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 t. baking soda
pinch of salt
German Chocolate Frosting:
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
½ c. butter
1 t. vanilla
1 1/3 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
¼ c. chocolate candy coating, melted for drizzle, optional
Chocolate Cookie:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer or large bowl using a hand mixer, blend butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and eggs. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture into butter mixture; blend until combined.
Drop dough by tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheets, 12 cookies per sheet; bake 8 - 10 minutes; cool on a baking rack.
German Chocolate Frosting:
Add evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla to a large pan/pot; place on stovetop over medium heat. Stir until well combined; continue stirring until thickened, abouty 11-12 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat; add coconut and pecans; beat until thick enough to spread.
Spread frosting over the tops of cooled cookies.
Drizzle with melted candy coating and let set up and top with white chocolate heart, if desired.
Makes about 3 dozen.