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German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

08/31/2015 · Kelly Rowe · 11 Comments

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Chocolate and coconut are quite delicious when combined! I often forget that {shame-shame}. However, when I do, it’s like a reunion of flavors for my tastebuds. Not too long ago, my sister brought some cookies by the house that were given to her as a birthday gift from a co-worker. A cookie I had never had before — German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies.

Delicious and moist German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies. livelaughrowe.com
German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

The hubby and I were both practically drooling.  I remember my sister saying, “See, I told you they were good.”  Today’s recipe is from my sister’s co-worker, Rita.  We liked them so much, we asked her to make some more — and I just went ahead and photographed them before they disappeared.

Looking for some delicious cookies? Look no further! These German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are the best! livelaughrowe.comDelicious and moist German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies. livelaughrowe.comA delicious and chewy cookie with a coconut and pecan topping!  Enjoy.

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German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 German Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 2 Tbsp. Real Butter

Topping

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In heavy saucepan (2 quart), combine sugar, evaporated milk, stick of butter, vanilla and egg yolks. Blend well. Slowly heat up until butter is melted. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in coconut and pecans. Remove from heat.
  • Reserve 1 1/4 cups of topping (set aside). Add 2 Tbsp.butter to remaining warm topping. Stir until butter is melted. Add dry Pillsbury Plus German Chocolate cake mix until thoroughly moistened.
  • Shape dough into 1" balls. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Make indention in the center of each ball with your thumb. Fill each with reserved topping.
  • Bake at 350 for 13 minutes. Do not over bake. Use wax paper between layers of cookies when storing.

Notes

Note: It is recommended that you do not substitute the cake mix, as results may vary.
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  1. Liz says

    08/31/2015 at 8:11 am

    Oh, my gosh, Kelly! These would not last long at our house! And I’m not even sure if there would be enough filling after all my sampling! Such yummy cookies!

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      09/08/2015 at 6:36 am

      Thanks Liz! They are yummy! …and never stick around long. 🙂 Have a great day! HUGS!

  2. Maria says

    08/31/2015 at 10:21 am

    Sign me up for a dozen!

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      09/08/2015 at 6:37 am

      Hope you’ll give them a try Maria! They are simply delicious and addictive. 🙂 Have a great day! xo.

  3. Corey @ TinySidekick says

    09/02/2015 at 9:10 am

    These look amazing! I love the cake version, so the cookie version has to be awesome!

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      09/08/2015 at 6:37 am

      Thanks Corey! If you like the cake version…you will love these cookies! Hope you give them a try. 🙂 Have a wonderful day. HUGS.

  4. robin says

    11/10/2015 at 5:57 pm

    i am going to make them for a work bake sale. how many cookies can i get from one batch?
    thanks

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  5. Robin Edgemon says

    12/02/2018 at 5:47 am

    These cookies are yummy. Yhe original recipe is from a Pillsbury bake off cookbook – Frances Sheppard of Texas submitted it. My mother had that cookbook and we would make them together. I now have the cookbook and love the memories when making them.

    I saw you noted to not swap the cake mix but I have over the years and so far it has not altered the consistency of the cookie. Just the base flavor. I’ve used fudge cake mix for a richer chocolate cookie and they are equally yummy. It’s ok to experiment I guess is all I’m saying :-). Enjoy!

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  6. Charlene says

    12/23/2018 at 3:51 pm

    These turned out great and were easy

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  7. Stephanie says

    11/11/2020 at 7:24 pm

    Where do you get pillsbury plus german chocolate cale mix

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      11/12/2020 at 10:57 am

      Hi Stephanie. Sorry for the confusion. Any german chocolate cake mix will work. Enjoy.

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