Chocolate Island Cookies
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Chocolate Island Cookies a try. This recipe serves 24. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 159 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up shortening, egg, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.
Instructions
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.