CHOCOLATE ISLAND COOKIES

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I've been making this recipe for about 35 years now, and it's still my family's all-time favorite cookie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, chocolate and coffee. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, combine the chocolate, sour cream and butter in a small bowl until smooth. Add enough sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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