Easy German Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

5 from 6 votes

All of the traditional flavors you love from a German chocolate cake but in a cake mix cookie that is super simple and extra delicious.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Calories: 238kcal

Author: June Albertson-Dick

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Combine cookie ingredients in a large bowl and mix using an electric mixer {or by hand} until completely incorporated. NOTE: Dough will be thick.
Using a medium sized cookie scoop {or heaping tablespoon} to scoop cookie dough onto a silicone mat or parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake for 9-10 minutes, remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. Repeat until all of the dough is baked.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add evaporated milk, sugar and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble. Continue to cook for 8-9 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
Pour in the coconut, pecans and vanilla extract, mix until everything is evenly distributed.
Remove from the heat and cool for 30 minutes or put mixture in the refrigerator to help speed up the process.
Once cooled, add about a tablespoon of frosting to the top of each cookie and enjoy.

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet to set perfectly with residual heat.
Opt for store-bought frosting for a quick and easy alternative.
Avoid frosting cookies until they're completely cooled to prevent melting.
After baking and frosting, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. Use parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.