Best 9 German Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is German Chocolate Drop Cookies, a classic confection that has tantalized taste buds for generations. This irresistible treat combines the richness of chocolate, the subtle nuttiness of coconut, and a hint of oats, all enveloped in a chewy, tender cookie that melts in your mouth. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the simple yet delightful recipe for these timeless cookies, along with variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer the traditional version bursting with chocolate and coconut, a gluten-free adaptation that accommodates dietary sensitivities, or a vegan interpretation that embraces plant-based ingredients, this article has a recipe to satisfy every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES



German Chocolate Cookies image

While a big slice of German chocolate cake may appeal to many, baking one from scratch may not. That's where these cookies come in. They satisfy the craving for deep, dark pools of warm chocolate, sweet pecans and fragrant coconut with only a fraction of the work. To toast the coconut, spread it out on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes. Take it out of the oven when the edges and some of the coconut in the center are deep golden brown. It's fine if some of the coconut is still pale.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup/128 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/47 grams natural cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1/2 cup/101 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/110 grams packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups/128 grams lightly toasted, sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup/170 grams chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 cup/119 grams chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Reduce the speed to low and beat in the flour mixture. Add coconut, chocolate and pecans and mix to just combine.
  • Portion the dough in 2 tablespoon scoops and roll them into balls. Place them on parchment-lined baking sheets, at least 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies until dry on top but still soft in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately tap the sheets against a work surface to deflate them slightly. Let the cookies sit on the sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 86 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE COOKIES



Easy German Chocolate Cake Cookies image

Drizzle chocolate on top of the cookies for an extra sweet treat!

Provided by ThatBakerChick

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch sea salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with a silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough is well-combined. Gently stir chocolate chunks, coconut, and pecans into dough. Scoop dough in 1-inch balls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 69.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CHEWY GERMAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES



Chewy German Chocolate Cookies image

When I want a cookie that's as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules add the right amount of mocha flavor. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
48 pecan halves
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules; cool and set aside., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and lemon-colored. Beat in cooled chocolate and the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped pecans. , Working quickly, drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each. Bake until cookies are set, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES



German Chocolate Cookies image

A handy boxed cake mix hurries along the preparation of these chewy cookies studded with chips and raisins. "I make them for our family reunion each year, and they always get rave reviews," says Leslie Henke of Louisville, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 large eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, oats and eggs until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and raisins. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool for 5 minutes; before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUNNY'S GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE COOKIES



Sunny's German Chocolate Cake Cookies image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, such as Hershey's
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, such as Baker's Angel Flake Coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer or large bowl using a hand mixer, blend the butter, both sugars, vanilla and eggs. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and blend until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and pecans.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, 12 cookies per sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on a baking rack.

BAKER'S GERMAN'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES



BAKER'S GERMAN'S Chocolate Cookies image

Fans of classic BAKER'S GERMAN'S Chocolate Cake will love these soft, chewy cookies topped with caramel, coconut and pecans.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chocolate Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 30 servings, 1 cookie each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/4 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, divided
12 KRAFT Caramels
2 Tbsp. water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour and baking powder. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add chocolate, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Reserve 1/4 cup each coconut and nuts; stir remaining into dough.
  • Drop dough into 30 mounds, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets, using about 2 Tbsp. dough for each.
  • Bake 12 to 13 min. or until cookies are puffed and shiny. Cool on baking sheets 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Microwave caramels and water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended when stirred. Drizzle over cookies. Top with reserved coconut and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

GERMAN DROP COOKIES



German Drop Cookies image

I loved the fact that these are simple tasting and easy to make (no mixer required). Loaded with nuts and sprinkled with powdered sugar, they've become a tradition in our home. Recipe Source: Relish Mag

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Combine first 5 ingredients with a spoon. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 20 minutes. Combine powdered sugar and cinnamon. Sift powdered sugar mixture over warm cookies or roll cookies in sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.1, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 320.7, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 32.8, Protein 6.9

CHOCOLATE SUGAR DROP COOKIES



Chocolate Sugar Drop Cookies image

My daughter and I had fun experimenting in the kitchen one night creating our own recipe.

Provided by Jamie7

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla together in a large bowl. Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat flour mixture into sugar mixture slowly until well-combined, about 2 minutes. Stir chocolate chips into cookie dough.
  • Spoon cookie dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 135.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES



German Chocolate Cookies image

Found in the Washington Post who attributed it to cookbook author Sally Sampson's "Cookies". The dough can be frozen for up to two months. The cookies keep 5 days room temp in an airtight container (good for mailing!) & two weeks in the freezer after being baked (handy!). NOTE: To toast the pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and place in a 325-degree oven, shaking the sheet occasionally, for 15 minutes. Watch carefully; nuts burn quickly. *****these were one of the first gobbled up cookies on our Christmas trays! They are very dark & lumpy bumpy - suspicious looking in fact - but once tried were scooped up fast!******

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 3-4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dutch cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (shredded coconut fine too)
1 cup pecans, lightly toasted, then coarsely chopped
4 ounces German chocolate, coarsely chopped (Baker's)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  • Combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Beat on low speed to start, then on medium speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the egg and then the vanilla extract, beating well between additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; then, on low speed, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; beat until everything is well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the coconut, pecans and chocolate, mixing until well combined.
  • Drop the dough by heaping teaspoons onto the baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. (Alternatively, the dough can be rolled into a log, then cut into thin slices.) Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until the undersides of the cookies begin to firm up. The tops may still look shiny. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1734.2, Fat 111.4, SaturatedFat 60.3, Cholesterol 192.6, Sodium 941.6, Carbohydrate 184.8, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 119.4, Protein 18.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of these cookies, so make sure you use a good quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at 350°F (175°C). If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and be dry. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will not bake through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: The cookies need to be completely cool before you can frost them. If you frost them while they are still warm, the frosting will melt and run off.

Conclusion:

German chocolate drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and sweet coconut-pecan frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these German chocolate drop cookies a try!

Related Topics