GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIES

German Chocolate Brownie Cookies image

I went on a search for a German Chocolate Cake-like cookie that was made from scratch and not using a cake mix. I found this on cooksrecipes.com. Prep time is approximate and does not include cooling time.

Provided by Kater

Time 22m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

For Cookies:.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; mix well and set aside.
Cream together brown sugar, shortening, water and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and continue beating for 2 minutes.
Stir in flour mixture until just mixed and then add chocolate chips.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 7-9 minutes or until cookies are set.
Do not overbake.
Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet then transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
Frost cooled cookies.
For Frosting:.
Combine evaporated milk, sugar, butter and egg yolks in medium saucepan and stir over medium heat until thickened.
Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla, pecans and coconut.
Allow to cool slightly and frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2219.1, Fat 124.5, SaturatedFat 53.6, Cholesterol 333.7, Sodium 797.4, Carbohydrate 279, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 208.5, Protein 24.2