GERMAN CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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I love anything with the German chocolate combination of chocolate, pecans and coconut. The taste is most often associated with cake-until now! -Kathleen Morrow, Hubbard, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Set aside 1-1/4 cups for topping., In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, melted butter and remaining coconut mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill each cookie with a teaspoonful of reserved topping., Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Eric Rich
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Karume Hamissi
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These cookies are delicious! I love the gooey chocolate filling and the crispy cookie base. I will definitely be making these again.


Sukhman Nijjar
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great. I'll have to experiment with the recipe a bit more.


William Lingerfelt
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


DAVID WANJOHI
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I love the combination of chocolate and coconut in these cookies. It's so unique and flavorful.


Faheem Nawaz
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These cookies are always a hit at parties. Everyone loves the delicious chocolate filling.


Nazir Yousaf janjua
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can always whip up a batch when I'm craving something sweet.


Sara Maarouf
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These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate filling is to die for. I'll definitely be making these again.


Nkosinathi Maphoza
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great. I'll have to experiment with the recipe a bit more.


Isaac Ramos
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


durga rai
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I love the combination of chocolate and coconut in these cookies. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Muhammad Mursaleen
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These cookies are delicious! The chocolate filling is rich and gooey, and the cookie base is soft and chewy. I highly recommend them.


R0KKUKEN
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sevana Slimany
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These cookies were delicious! I loved the gooey chocolate filling and the crispy cookie base. I will definitely be making these again.


Ghulam Yaseen
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great. I'll have to experiment with the recipe a bit more.


Tambir Rasel
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Luisa Freitas
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I love the combination of chocolate and coconut in these cookies. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Touseef Zubair
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These cookies are delicious! The chocolate filling is rich and gooey, and the cookie base is soft and chewy. I highly recommend them.


Christopher Dossous
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jegede Gabriel
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the gooey chocolate filling and the chewy cookie base. I will definitely be making these again.