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.

Samara Jenz
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I accidentally used salted butter instead of unsalted butter. The cookies were still good, but they were a bit too salty for my taste.


BA JABBI
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I had a hard time finding pecan halves, so I used chopped pecans instead. The cookies still turned out great.


Saleem Iqbal
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Kisan Bajgain
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I'm not a fan of nuts, but I still really enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate and caramel filling is amazing.


Josiah Gutierrez
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.


Ramzi Jabir
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any holiday party.


Bilal Mahar
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These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.


Kamilis Gincauskas
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I'm always looking for new cookie recipes and this one is a keeper. These cookies are delicious and easy to make.


Priyashmi Bhattarai
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Curtis Brockwell
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're now a regular in our cookie rotation.


Jeffrey
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Khensani Khensy
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cookies are amazing. The pecans add a nice crunch and the filling is perfectly sweet.


Rylee Simpson
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Muwonge Derrick
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I love the combination of chocolate and pecans in these cookies. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Cena Kneubehl
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Ali Dost
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Abdul Ahd Ahad
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love decorating them with sprinkles and candy.


Simbonge Khanyile
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Ayoken Teo
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.