German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Cookies; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened; 2 large eggs; For Pecan Coconut Filling; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

For Cookies
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
2 large eggs
For Pecan Coconut Filling
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To toast coconut: Spread coconut in even layer on baking sheet and bake 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
3
For cookies: combine flour, sugar, butter, cocoa, baking soda, salt, 2 eggs, milk and vanilla in large bowl.
4
Beat at medium speed of mixer until blended (batter will be stiff).
5
Stir in pecans.
6
Shape batter into 1-inch balls using slightly floured hands.
7
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly.
8
Bake 9-11 minutes or until almost set.
9
Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
10
Cool completely.
11
Spread about 1 tablespoon coconut pecan filling onto bottom of one cookie.
12
Top with second cookie to make sandwich.
13
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Note: Cookies can be reheated in microwave.
15
Microwave at HIGH (100%) 10 seconds or until filling is warm.
16
For coconut pecan filling:
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Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar and corn syrup.
18
Stir constantly, until just bubbly.
19
Do not overcook, it makes filling to hard to spread.
20
Remove from heat; stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla.
21
Use warm for spread-ability.
22
About 2 cups filling.

1505

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Cookies, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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