German Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe
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German Chocolate Cake Cookies

By: BLKLABB1 
"A very easy, fun spin off the original cake! If desired, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 215 | Total Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2009 by madhatter22   view full review
Don't substitute oil!! Unless you're sure you know the right proportions. This rating is only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by Kelly   view full review
These Came Out great, and my little sister loved them! I used devils food and chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2003 by KERRIEBERRIE   view full review
Very good, RICH recipe. The cookies are not too sweet, so when filled with the caramel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by GABRIELLESMOM   view full review
Great recipe. Yumm! The cookies turned out so deliciously moist and just slightly crispy on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by catrinamarie78   view full review
Yummy!! I like these as much as the cake if you eat it them right away!! I didn't like them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by lori91761 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these cookies for the raffle table at my club meeting. I had extra copies of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by papermuse   view full review
I subbed coconut oil for shortening which gave the cookies a distinctive coconut taste all by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by erinella   view full review
Made this for a friends birthday and they were an absolute hit! Very moist and tasty. I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2005 by DRUMMRZGIRL   view full review
This is the easiest cookie I've ever made. Just dumped the three ingredients in my standing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by ALLIETHOMPSON   view full review
Great easy recipe! Would be fun to make with older children. I recommend sprinkling with...

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