CHOCOLATE ISLAND COOKIES

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I've been making this recipe for about 35 years now, and it's still my family's all-time favorite cookie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Nebu Nebu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Bimbo Niunisava
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These cookies are the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips are perfectly melted.


Mosa Motsumi
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


davido soji
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Mahesh Bist
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I've never made chocolate chip cookies before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cookies turned out great and my family loved them.


Laxmi Xettri
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Fowzia Xirsi
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These cookies were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.


Prince Kamran
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these cookies were really good. The chocolate chunks were huge and melted perfectly in the cookie.


Myrna Junot
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These cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They're so rich and decadent, and the chocolate ganache on top is divine.


Tristan Freese
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I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear, and I ended up making a few mistakes. The cookies still turned out okay, but they weren't as good as I had hoped.


anastasia sharoiani
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a hit with kids.


Demetrius Damascus James Bartholomew lll Jr
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness.


Miley Diz
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These cookies are so delicious! The chocolate and peanut butter combination is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Mastar Asim
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


bronchay frank
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly.