German Chocolate Brownie Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
• 0.5 cup coconut or flaked
• 2  egg yolks beaten
• 2  eggs 
• 0.5 cup evaporated milk 
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup pecans chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups semi chocolate chips 
• 0.3 cup shortening 
• 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 tablespoon water 
• 0.5 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven
• wire rack

Directions

1. Combine brown sugar, 2/3 cup shortening, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in large bowl. Beat until well blended. Beat eggs into creamed mixture.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda.
3. Mix this mixture into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
5. Place cookie sheet in the middle of the oven.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 to 9 minutes, or until cookies are set. Do not over bake. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet.
7. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
8. To Make Frosting: Begin by combining evaporated milk, white sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, and egg yolks in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until thickened.
9. Remove pan from heat. Stir 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, pecans, and coconut into the warm mixture. Cool completely, and frost cooled cookies.