June 14, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cookies/german-chocolate-cookies-9274
- Prep time 40 minutes
- Total time 60 minutes
- Servings 24
Ingredients
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Signature German Chocolate Cake Mix
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 eggs
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1-1/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1/4 cup milk
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Nutrition Information
283 calories, 33g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Arrange oven racks in upper and lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
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Step two
Beat cake mix, butter and eggs in large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, about 2 minutes. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces and place on baking sheets. Bake 14 to 16 minutes, turning and rotating pans halfway through. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute before removing to rack to cool completely.
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Step three
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, coconut, pecans, milk, vanilla and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool until thickened.
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Step four
Frost cookies evenly with cooled frosting. Place chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds. Stir until melted. Drizzle frosted cookies with melted chocolate.