Description
German Chocolate Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining rich chocolate flavors with chewy coconut and crunchy pecans. These bars are soft, decadent, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings any day of the week. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookie bars will elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes (or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg