Crispy Chocolate Chewies
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Lovers of German Chocolate Cake will adore this quick and easy cookie recipe created in its honor.


Crispy Chocolate Chewies

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Servings: about 40 cookies
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 31 mins
Related Categories: Chocolate Cookies, Quick and Easy Dessert
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  18.25-ounce package
    German chocolate cake mix
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  • 1/2  cup
    butter, melted
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  • 1/4  cup
    milk
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  • 1 
    egg, slightly beaten
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  • 3/4  cup
    crisp rice cereal
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  • 1/4  cup
    flaked coconut
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  • 1  cup
    purchased coconut-pecan frosting
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    Flaked coconut, toasted
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, melted butter, milk, and egg. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Stir in cereal and the 1/4 cup coconut.
2.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
3.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Frost with the coconut-pecan frosting. Sprinkle cookies with toasted coconut. Makes about 40 cookies.

TO STORE
Layer unfrosted cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies; frost and sprinkle with coconut before serving.
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