Ingredients
**For the Cookies**
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**For the Topping**
¾ cup evaporated milk
¾ cup brown sugar
2 egg yolks
½ cup unsalted butter
1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool completely.
8. For the topping, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan.
9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
10. Remove from heat, stir in coconut and pecans. Cool slightly.
11. Spoon topping onto cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Notes
Let the topping cool slightly before spreading to avoid runny cookies.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.
These cookies are perfect for gifting or holiday trays.
You can store the topping separately and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg