German Chocolate Thumbprints Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 to 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening

Servings: persons

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

1
In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, coffee, vanilla and melted chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Bake at 350u00b0 for 6-8 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Meanwhile, for filling, in a small bowl, combine the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Stir in enough milk to form a stiff mixture. Fill cookies with filling, a rounded teaspoonful in each. Melt chips with shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in an airtight container.

1054

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon shortening, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Chocolate Thumbprints

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