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German Chocolate Cake Cookies

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"A very easy, fun spin off the original cake! If desired, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar."
German Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 (16 ounce) container prepared coconut pecan frosting

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, eggs and shortening until well blended. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Match up evenly sized cookies and sandwich them with the coconut pecan frosting.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2003 by KERRIEBERRIE 
Very good, RICH recipe. The cookies are not too sweet, so when filled with the caramel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by Kelly 
These Came Out great, and my little sister loved them! I used devils food and chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by TOOCATLADY2 
Yummy!! I like these as much as the cake if you eat it them right away!! I didn't like them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by GABRIELLESMOM 
Great recipe. Yumm! The cookies turned out so deliciously moist and just slightly crispy on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by papermuse 
I subbed coconut oil for shortening which gave the cookies a distinctive coconut taste all by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by erinella 
Made this for a friends birthday and they were an absolute hit! Very moist and tasty. I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by Malia 
Awesome! Will deffinately make these again. Sooooo easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2005 by DRUMMRZGIRL 
This is the easiest cookie I've ever made. Just dumped the three ingredients in my standing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by ALLIETHOMPSON 
Great easy recipe! Would be fun to make with older children. I recommend sprinkling with... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
German Chocolate Cake Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 231

  • Total Fat: 13.7g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 171mg
  • Total Carbs: 26g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 1.5g

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