German Chocolate Cake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 package devils food cake mix , 13.35 to 15.25-ounce
• 2.25 cups sweetened coconut , divided
• 0.75 cups chopped pecans , toasted
• 1 8-ounce) container frozen whipped dessert topping , thawed

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a large bowl combine cake mix, 3/4 cup of the coconut, and pecans. Stir in whipped dessert topping until completely combined (dough will be sticky).

4. 4

   Place remaining 1 cup coconut in a small bowl. Coat a 1 1/2 tablespoon size cookie scoop with nonstick cooking spray. Drop scoopfuls of dough into coconut; roll to coat and shape into balls.

5. 5

   Place balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

6. 6

   Bake until edges are just set, 10 to 11 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Remove; cool completely on wire racks.