German Chocolate Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. To make the cookies: in a medium-sized bowl add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
3. In a stand mixer add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Using the paddle attachment, beat until fully combined and lightened in color.
4. Add in the egg and vanilla, mix until fully incorporated.
5. Add in the flour mixture, mix to combine.
6. Add in the chocolate chips, mix to combine.
7. Using a 3 tablespoons sized scoop, portion out the dough and place onto a parchment covered cookie sheet.
8. Slightly flatten each dough portion.
9. Bake for 12 minutes.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
11. To make the frosting: in a medium-sized bowl, add the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
12. In a medium-sized saucepan, add the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until fully incorporated.
13. Add in the butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
14. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the mixture becomes a caramel color and has thickened. Be careful not to burn or scrape any overcooked portions off of the sides of the saucepan. Remove from heat.
15. Add the heated frosting to the bowl with the coconut and pecans, stir to combine. Allow to cool and thicken for a few minutes.
16. Using a 1 tablespoon sized scoop, portion out the frosting onto each cooled cookie.
17. In a small microwavable bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
18. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each.
19. Drizzle the melted chocolate onto the frosted cookies. Allow for the chocolate to set. Serve.