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German Chocolate Whoopie Pies

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German Chocolate Whoopie Pies combine soft, chocolatey cookies with a decadent coconut-pecan filling that’s sweet, rich, and irresistible. This delightful treat brings together the best of two beloved desserts—whoopie pies and German chocolate cake—into one perfect handheld dessert.

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix

½ cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large egg yolks

½ cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until a thick dough forms.
  3. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Allow the filling to cool to room temperature.
  7. Spread the coconut-pecan filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie and gently press to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the pecans.
  • For a twist on the classic, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of almond extract to the coconut-pecan filling.
  • For smaller treats, use a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon to form the cookies and sandwich them with a smaller amount of filling.

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