German Chocolate Brownie Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut