German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
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German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

By: Carla  
"A chewy chocolate cookie topped with a German chocolate icing. Very good and they freeze wonderfully if you have any left to freeze. Do not substitute canned frosting or you will be disappointed."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
26 Min
Ready In:
46 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • Topping:
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
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  • Cookie:
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, vanilla and egg yolk. Blend well. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir frequently. Stir in coconut and pecans. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  3. Reserve 1 1/4 cups of the topping mixture and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter and remaining topping mixture. Stir by hand until thoroughly moistened. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Using your finger, make an indention in center of each ball. Fill each indention with 1/2 teaspoon of reserved topping.
  4. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 101 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by jrbaker 
These cookies taste good, especially the icing, but they aren't that attractive. A couple of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by BunnyD 
Excellent cookie recipe! I loved the convenience of using a cake mix for the majority of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2005 by American Beauty 
I made 2 batches in the same day. Batch #1: made exactly as stated, and put dough in fridge.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by N8VTXN 
I've made dozens of yummy recipes from this site over the years, but this one drove me to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by MALOONIEP 
These were ugly, butyummy! Since they were ugly and I was taking them to work, I decided to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2003 by mmmdessert 
I was going to make German chocolate cake but stumbled into this recipe instead. This is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by jjgailey 
These are great cookies! I added 1/2 cup of flour to the dough and chilled for 30 minutes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by CHICKENPOTPIE 
I brought these to a Christmas party--having never made them before--and guests loved them. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2003 by JARUKA 
The very BEST cookie I have ever eaten. I receive raves from everyone who tastes one...and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by kate 
After reading the other reviews, I decided my first batch would be done in a mini-muffin pan.... MORE

 
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