Hawaiian Brownie Cookies

Directions

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.

Combine brown sugar, shortening, water and vanilla in large bowl.

Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.

Beat eggs into creamed mixture.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Place coconut in shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1½ inch balls. Roll in coconut to cover.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375℉ (190℃) for 7 to 9 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE.

Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.

Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.