~ coconut island cookies ~ grams

Name: ~ Coconut Island Cookies ~ Grams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounce(s) unsweetened, chocolate - i used only 2 ounces; 1/4 cup(s) hot strong coffee; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 - egg; 2 cup(s) flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each - baking soda & salt; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1/2 cup(s) coconut; some - coconut extract would be good in these cookies as well - optional; ## FROSTING; 1 1/2 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 cup(s) sour cream; 1 tablespoon(s) softened, butter; 1 1/2 - 2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; flaked - coconut for garnish

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Jan 8, 2015

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

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield about 3 dozen

Ingredients

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

How To Make ~ coconut island cookies ~ grams

Step 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.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, cream sugar with the butter.
Step 3

Add egg and chocolate / coffee mixture. Mix well.
Step 4

Sift flour, soda and salt - add to coffee mixture alternately with sour cream , ending with flour.
Step 5

Stir in coconut. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
Step 6

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Move to cooling racks.
Step 7

Frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate sour cream and butter, heat until chocolate melts.
Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in sugar, blending until consistency for spreading.
Step 9

Frost warm cookies and sprinkle with coconut. Enjoy these soft, yummy cookies.
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