Description

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Chocolate Cookie:
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 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.