Description
German Chocolate Cookie Bars are a delightful fusion of chewy cookie goodness topped with rich coconut and pecan frosting. These bars are perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or simply enjoying at home. With their irresistible flavor and easy preparation, you’ll want to make these again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until set but soft in the center. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg