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German Chocolate Cookie Bars

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These German Chocolate Cookie Bars take everything you love about German chocolate cake and turn it into an easy-to-make bar dessert. With a fudgy chocolate cookie crust and a sweet, sticky coconut-pecan topping, they’re chewy, decadent, and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and chocolatey.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cookie Base:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Coconut-Pecan Topping:

  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ⅔ cup sweetened shredded coconut

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease lightly.

  2. Make the Chocolate Cookie Base:
    In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
    Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
    Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake the Base:
    Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the center is just set. Remove from oven but leave the oven on.

  4. Make the Coconut-Pecan Topping:
    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and egg yolk.
    Cook, stirring constantly, for about 4–5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.

  5. Top and Bake Again:
    Spread the topping evenly over the baked cookie base.
    Return to oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, until golden and bubbly on top.

  6. Cool and Slice:
    Let bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. For clean cuts, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing.

 

Notes

  • Want extra chocolate? Stir in ½ cup mini chocolate chips into the cookie base.

  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.

  • These also freeze well – perfect for make-ahead desserts!

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/german-chocolate-cookie-bars/