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German Chocolate Cookie Bars (Easy, Chewy & Gooey)

Chewy chocolate cookie bars topped with a rich coconut-pecan layer, inspired by classic German chocolate cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
Topping
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1.5 cups coconut
  • 1 cup pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix and bake cookie base.
  2. Cook topping ingredients until thick.
  3. Spread topping and bake again.
  4. Cool and slice.

Notes

Let bars cool completely for best texture.