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German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Filling

  • 1 16 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

Directions

  • 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2) Combine 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 eggs, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. The mixture will get thick and may need to be kneaded with your hands. The dough will look a little like a Tootsie Roll.
  • 3) Roll dough in one inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Grease the back of a tablespoon and use it to make thumbprints in the center of each cookie.
  • 4) Bake 12-15 minutes. When done, remove from oven and let cool. If thumbprints rise, use tablespoon to press the center of the cookie down while the cookie is still warm.
  • 5) To make the frosting combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a large sauce pan.
  • 6) Stir continuously on medium heat for about 12-15 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  • 7) Remove from heat and fold coconut and pecans into frosting. Let cool in the refrigerator.
  • 8) Spoon filling into the center of each cookie. Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave chocolate for 30 second increments stirring in between until chocolate is melted. Drizzle over cookies right away.
  • 9) Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.