Chocolate Coconut Mound Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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A delicious coconut filled chocolate cookie - very decadent! You may top cookies with your favorite frosting recipe, I use a prepared chocolate frosting, and sprinkle with a little extra coconut. Yummy! Ingredients:
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup white sugar |
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup white sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 egg, beaten |
1 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Prepare the filling first. In a 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, stir together the milk and coconut. Combine the cornstarch and 1/2 cup of sugar; stir into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the egg and milk. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients to form a dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles with a cookie cutter. Place half of the circles 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling onto the center of each cookie on the pan. Top with another circle and seal the edges by pinching.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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