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German Chocolate Cookie Bars

Chewy chocolate cookie bars topped with a gooey coconut-pecan layer, inspired by classic German chocolate cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Topping
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1.5 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla.
  2. Mix in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
  3. Press dough into pan and top with coconut mixture.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.

Notes

Cool completely before slicing for best texture.