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These delectable, chewy German Chocolate Cookie Bars have all the deliciousness of a German chocolate cake, except we transformed them into cookie bar form. Packed with sweetened coconut, pecans and sweet German chocolate chunks in a baked chocolate bar, these bars are a heavenly treat that is sure to please everyone.

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Why You’ll Love These German Chocolate Cookie Bars

These rich chocolate cookie bars that have all the flavor of German chocolate cake without all the fuss! Super easy to make and less work made in one bowl!
Fudgy cookie bars with melty chunks of German chocolate, coconut and pecans in every bite! Who can resist these ultimate bars of yumminess?
Baked in a 9×13 pan, so you have plenty to go around for the family, parties and more!
If you love chocolate, coconut and pecans, this is the perfect treat for any time of the year!

Ingredients You Need

German Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

1 cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, add more to tops if desired for toasted coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans, add more to tops if desired
3 ounces German chocolate, chopped – can also use semi-sweet chocolate + add 1 ounce chopped to top of cookie bars (4 total ounces)

Instructions How to Make German Chocolate Cookie Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper (if you want easy removal), spray pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray
In a large mixing bowl, add the brown sugar and room temperature melted butter and whisk together well.
Add egg and egg yolk and whisk, then add the vanilla extract and mix again.
Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk together until just combined.
Fold in the coconut, pecans, and chocolate chunks using a rubber spatula. Add some shredded coconut, whole pecans and German chocolate chunks on top.
Transfer mixture to your prepared pan and spread the cookie dough mixture out evenly. You can use your fingers or use the back of the rubber spatula, as the mixture will be thick.
Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cookie bars cool before cutting into them.

Storing Bars

Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature. These bars will keep for 3-4 days when properly stored. For longer storage, you can store in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.

More Variations

Like caramel? Add some caramel bits or some chopped caramel candies to your bars for a really decadent gooey treat!
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the tops of these bars warmed up in the microwave with some hot fudge or salted caramel sauce or both with some more pecans! Drooling…
Switch up the German chocolate chunks with white chocolate chunks for a yummy twist!

In conclusion, German chocolate cookie bars are the perfect combination of rich, chocolatey goodness and nutty, coconut flavor. So, grab a mixing bowl and get baking and keep the party going with some delicious treats. Happy baking!

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German Chocolate Cookie Bars

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Ingredients

German Chocolate Cookie Bars

1 cup unsalted butter melted
1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
½ cup chopped pecans
4 ounces German chocolate chopped - can also use semi-sweet chocolate

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German Chocolate Cookie Bars

Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper (if you want easy removal), spray pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray
In a large mixing bowl, add the brown sugar and room temperature melted butter and whisk together well.
Add egg and egg yolk and whisk, then add the vanilla extract and mix again.
Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk together until just combined.
Fold in the coconut, pecans, and chocolate chunks using a rubber spatula.
Transfer to your prepared pan and spread the cookie dough mixture out evenly. You can use your fingers or use the back of the rubber spatula, as the mixture will be thick.
Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cookie bars cool before cutting into them.