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    German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies


    Source of Recipe


    Pat Foster


    List of Ingredients


    • TOPPING:
    • 1 c. sugar
    • 1 c. evaporated milk
    • 1/2 c. butter
    • 1 t. vanilla
    • 3 egg yolks, beaten
    • 1-1/2 c. coconut
    • 1-1/2 c. pecan, chopped
    • COOKIE:
    • 1 pkg. German Chocolate cake mix
    • 1/2 c. butter, melted


    Instructions


    1. In a heavy 2 qt. saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, 1/2 c. butter, vanilla and egg yolks; blend well. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool 1 hour or until room temperature. Reserve 1 1/2 c. topping and set aside.
    2. In a large bowl, combine cookie ingredients and remaining topping mixture with a spoon, stir until thoroughly moistened. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling.
    3. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
    4. Shape cookie dough into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. With thumb, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with rounded 1/2 t. reserved topping.
    5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet.
    6. Makes 5 dozen.
 

 

 

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