Description
Indulge in these Irresistible German Chocolate Cookie Bars, where a chewy cookie base meets a rich and gooey coconut pecan filling, all topped off with melted chocolate chips. These delightful bars are perfect for any gathering, from family potlucks to cozy nights at home. With a quick preparation time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will satisfy any sweet tooth. The combination of flavors and textures makes these bars a standout dessert that is sure to become a favorite among friends and family. Enjoy them warm or chilled; either way, they’re guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box devil's food or German chocolate cake mix (no pudding)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for filling)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and remaining egg.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut until evenly coated.
- Pour the filling over the cookie base and bake for about 31 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle milk chocolate chips over the warm filling and let them melt slightly before spreading evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 31 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg