German Chocolate Cookies

German Chocolate Cookies

Nonstick spray

1 package (18.25) ounce German chocolate cake mix

1/3 cup chocolate milk

½ stick (1/4 cup) butter, melted

1 egg

½ cup pecan pieces (Planters)

½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons coconut pecan frosting

Preheat to 350. Spray 2 cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter & egg; beat with electric mixer on low for 1 minute. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Drop 2 Tablespoon portions of the cookie dough onto cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating cookies halfway. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Spread 1 Tablesppon of coconut pecan frosting on bottom cookie. Top with another cookie. Repeat to make 10 cookie sandwiches.

*Another option is to leave the coconut pecan frosting in a bowl & let guests put a little on each cookie*