German Chocolate Cookies

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Mix all cookie ingredients in a bowl.

Step 3

Bake cookies until edges are crisp and the tops just barely appear set (no longer wet), about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Allow cookies to cool completely and then frost with chocolate frosting, followed by coconut frosting.

Step 5

Melt butter and mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, except the powdered sugar.

Step 6

Once thoroughly mixed, slowly add powdered sugar and mix thoroughly.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk.

Step 8

Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool before frosting cookies.