Chocolate Island Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup flaked coconut
frosting:
1-1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp butter, softened
1 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup flaked coconut

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, chocolate and coffee. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, combine the chocolate, sour cream and butter in a small bowl until smooth. Add enough sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with coconut. Yield: about 4 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	330.37 Kcal (1383 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.98g	14%
Cholesterol	9.68mg	3%
Sodium	90.26mg	4%
Potassium	103.19mg	2%
Total Carbs	59.5g	20%
Sugars	23.73g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	4%
Protein	3.94g	8%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	23.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	299.66 Kcal (1255 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.15g	14%
Cholesterol	8.78mg	3%
Sodium	81.87mg	4%
Potassium	93.6mg	2%
Total Carbs	53.97g	20%
Sugars	21.52g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	4%
Protein	3.58g	8%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	21.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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