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Coconut Island Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 24
My sister Pat gave me this recipe some time ago, it is a great treat for Christmas time.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1/4 cup strong coffee
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup coconut
coconut, for topping
1 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2-2 cups icing sugar
Directions:
1. Sift the flour, salt and soda together.
2. melt the chocolate in the coffee over low heat.
3. Cream the shortening and gradually add the brown sugar.
4. Add the egg and the chocolate mixture, mixing until well blended.
5. Add the sour cream alternately with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the coconut.
7. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased sheet.
8. Bake 375.
9. 12-15 minutes.
10. Frost while warm and sprinkle with coconut.
11. Frosting:.
12. heat the chocolate, sour cream and butter in double boiler, stirring until the chocolate melts.
13. remove from the heat and blend in icing sugar till it is spreadable.
By RecipeOfHealth.com