Best German Chocolate Thumbprints Recipes

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GERMAN CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS



German Chocolate Thumbprints image

Score all the delicious draws of German chocolate cake-coconut, rich pecan frosting, and, of course, chocolate-in nibble-friendly cookie form.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy coconut pecan frosting
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). In large bowl, mix cake mix, 2/3 cup coconut, the oil and eggs with spoon until dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press thumb into center of each cookie to make indentation, but do not press all the way to the cookie sheet. Fill each indentation with level 1/4 measuring teaspoon of the frosting.
  • Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon of the toasted coconut. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS



German Chocolate Thumbprints image

"These make a pretty holiday presentation if they are placed in red or gold foil candy cups or on a red or gold foil doily." -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, coffee, vanilla and melted chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, for filling, in a small bowl, combine the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Stir in enough milk to form a stiff mixture. Fill cookies with filling, a rounded teaspoonful in each. Melt chips with shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS



German Chocolate Thumbprints image

Score all the delicious draws of German chocolate cake-coconut, rich pecan frosting, and, of course, chocolate-in nibble-friendly cookie form.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy coconut pecan frosting
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). In large bowl, mix cake mix, 2/3 cup coconut, the oil and eggs with spoon until dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press thumb into center of each cookie to make indentation, but do not press all the way to the cookie sheet. Fill each indentation with level 1/4 measuring teaspoon of the frosting.
  • Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon of the toasted coconut. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS



GERMAN CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS image

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Directions In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, coffee, vanilla and melted chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Meanwhile, for filling, in a small bowl, combine the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Stir in enough milk to form a stiff mixture. Fill cookies with filling, a rounded teaspoonful in each. Melt chips with shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen.

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