Comments on: German Chocolate Cookies

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:52:40 +0000

In reply to Millie. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Millie! I'm so glad it was such a hit! For baking with convection, the general rule of thumb is to reduce the temperature by 25 degrees. I'm not sure how baking the topping in the cookie will work.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:53:34 +0000

In reply to Mildred Dailey. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Mildred! I do have a peach cobbler recipe. I hope you love it! :)

By: Mildred Dailey

Mildred Dailey — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:20:27 +0000

I love this recipe. My topping Is still a little loose so I reheated on simmer and continued to stir and it thicken up and it came out perfect. Do you have a peace cobbler recipe I love peach cobbler

By: Millie

Millie — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:47:18 +0000

Hello: This recipe is FANTASTIC.Infact, I follow all of your recipes. I am trying this recipe for the second time and want to ask a question:
1. I have a convection electric oven should change the heat down 25 degrees or is it necessary?
2. Can I take some of the topping and include it in the cookie dough?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:42:46 +0000

In reply to Judi. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Judi! I am so glad they were such a hit! :)

By: Judi

Judi — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:32:50 +0000

My son’s coworker mentioned he loved German Chocolate cake and asked if there was a cookie version—so of course I came here first. Everyone LOVED them. One person even said it might be the best cookie I’ve made so far (and I’ve made A LOT of cookies 😂). Thanks for another great recipe!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:54:34 +0000

In reply to JaLene T. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, JaLene! :)

By: JaLene T

JaLene T — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:30:12 +0000

I have been craving German Chocolate Cake but it’s just so much since there are only two of us so was thrilled when I found this cookie recipe. They are so rich, decadent and delicious! Like Sam said I think we may actually like these better than cake and so much easier to make and store. Thanks for another great recipe!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:00:27 +0000

In reply to Laura E. Hi Laura! Unfortunately they likely wouldn't turn out the same. The coconut adds moisture here, which is important for the cookie. :(

By: Laura E

Laura E — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:31:45 +0000

In reply to Sam. Can you make this without coconut?

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:53:03 +0000

In reply to Sarah. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them so much, Sarah! :)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 26 May 2025 22:12:54 +0000

These were amazing!! So decadent. I found watching the video really helped me. Was a total hit with the family.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:27:50 +0000

In reply to Taryn. I hope you still enjoyed them! :)

By: Taryn

Taryn — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:06:20 +0000

So I'm an imbecile and took the topping off the stove before it was thick enough. I had been stirring for like 40 mins and thought it has to be done. Well I had it on low the entire time. So when all was said and done it was too thin to be put on top of a cookie (after sitting in the fridge, adding more nuts and coconut...). So I thought screw it, it's going back on the stove. I put it back on the stove and cooked it until thickened and all was well in the end! Just in case somebody else is dumb like me, just know you can put it back on the stove coconut and all if you jump the gun before it's thick enough

By: Casey @ Sugar Spun Run

Casey @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:33:15 +0000

In reply to Sandy. Hi Sandy! That should be fine, if the topping is too cold and difficult to spread you may need to let it warm up a little bit.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 20:30:18 +0000

In reply to Janna Ochap. Can I refrigerate the topping make the cookies the next day.

By: Casey @ Sugar Spun RunCasey

Casey @ Sugar Spun RunCasey — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:29:00 +0000

In reply to Janna Ochap. Hi Janna! The topping on these firms up a little, but probably not enough to bag them.

By: Janna Ochap

Janna Ochap — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:16:28 +0000

Hi – does the topping set firm where they could be bagged? Thanks

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:37 +0000

In reply to Laurinda. I'm so glad everyone has enjoyed everything so much! :)

By: Laurinda

Laurinda — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:23:07 +0000

These got high praise from the Post office I work for. Not sure if they replace the Cinnamon Poptart for favorite, because some people don’t like coconut. I am going to try the Strawberry Poptart some day, if my Son will stop eating all the Strawberries. I tried doubling the recipe, but found it difficult to work with and keep the middles centered. Now I half everything and make smaller cookies. It works out great. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful recipes.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:27:03 +0000

In reply to Terri Clark. I'm so glad they were such a hit, Terri!

By: Terri Clark

Terri Clark — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:52:05 +0000

I made these last week and took them to work and everyone loved them.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:01:22 +0000

In reply to Nanette. Thank you so much, Nanette! I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:38:28 +0000

In reply to Charlotte Kearn. Hi Charlotte! I haven't personally frozen them, but you shouldn't have any issues doing so. :)

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:26:54 +0000

In reply to Sue. Hi Sue! I haven't personally tried it, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. :)