German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping:; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut; 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans; Cookie:; 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix; 1/3 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

Topping:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Cookie:
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, vanilla and egg yolk. Blend well. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir frequently. Stir in coconut and pecans. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
3
Reserve 1 1/4 cups of the topping mixture and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter and remaining topping mixture. Stir by hand until thoroughly moistened. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Using your finger, make an indention in center of each ball. Fill each indention with 1/2 teaspoon of reserved topping.
4
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping:, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Thumbprint 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 Thumbprint Cookies

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