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German chocolate cake mix cookies stacked on each other.
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5 from 6 votes

Easy German Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

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 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
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Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 238kcal

Ingredients

Cookie

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix {13.25 ounces}
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup vegetable oil

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks {whisked}
  • cup butter
  • ¾ tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Cookies

  • 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.

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg