Description
Indulgent German Chocolate Cookie Bars combine the rich, gooey decadence of German chocolate cake with the ease of chewy cookie bars. Featuring a sweet cookie base loaded with chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans, and topped with a creamy homemade coconut-pecan frosting, these dessert bars are the perfect crowd-pleaser for holidays, potlucks, or everyday treats.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup chopped pecans
4 oz German chocolate, chopped
Frosting:
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
4 oz German chocolate, chopped
½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
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Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, and chopped German chocolate.
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Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
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Meanwhile, make the frosting: In a saucepan, combine cream, condensed milk, and German chocolate over medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth.
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Stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool slightly before spreading over bars.
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Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For a deeper chocolate flavor, add 1–2 tbsp dark cocoa powder to the flour mix.
Swap pecans for walnuts for a different nutty twist.
Bars can be topped with a drizzle of chocolate or sea salt after frosting for extra flair.
Store at room temp for 3 days, refrigerated for 1 week, or frozen up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 290 kcal
