"I've been making this recipe for about 35 years now, and it's still my family's all-time favorite cookie...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 egg
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3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
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1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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FROSTING:
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1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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1 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut