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German Chocolate Cookie Bars

Decadent German Chocolate Cookie Bars Perfect for Any Occasion

These German Chocolate Cookie Bars combine the rich flavors of classic German chocolate cake into a chewy treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 package (15-16 oz) Devil's Food Cake Mix or German Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Regular unsalted butter
  • 2 large Eggs Well whisked
For the Coconut Pecan Filling
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Or substitute with walnuts
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Sweetened or unsweetened
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Or use dark chocolate for richer flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for German Chocolate Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
  3. Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan evenly.
  4. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, the remaining egg, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
  5. Once the cookie base is done baking, pour the coconut pecan mixture over it evenly and sprinkle milk chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for an additional 24-30 minutes until lightly golden brown and set.
  7. Remove from the oven, cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for an hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, ensure proper binding of ingredients and avoid overbaking.

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