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~ coconut island cookies ~ grams

1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

Another old recipe of my Grams. Always loved these soft chocolate cookies. Enjoy!

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ coconut island cookies ~ grams

  • 3 oz
    unsweetened, chocolate - i used only 2 ounces
  • 1/4 c
    hot strong coffee
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    each - baking soda & salt
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    coconut
  • some
    coconut extract would be good in these cookies as well - optional
  • FROSTING
  • 1 1/2 oz
    unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    softened, butter
  • 1 1/2 - 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • flaked
    coconut for garnish

How To Make ~ coconut island cookies ~ grams

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate with 1/4 cup hot coffee, melt over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • 2
    In a medium mixing bowl, cream sugar with the butter.
  • 3
    Add egg and chocolate / coffee mixture. Mix well.
  • 4
    Sift flour, soda and salt - add to coffee mixture alternately with sour cream , ending with flour.
  • 5
    Stir in coconut. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
  • 6
    Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Move to cooling racks.
  • 7
    Frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate sour cream and butter, heat until chocolate melts.
  • 8
    Remove from heat and stir in sugar, blending until consistency for spreading.
  • 9
    Frost warm cookies and sprinkle with coconut. Enjoy these soft, yummy cookies.
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