Mocha Macaroon Torte

Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 2 cut cookie dough in half crosswise. cut each section in half lengthwise. press dough in bottom of ungreased 10 or 9 inch springform pan. bake at 350 for 12-18 minutes or until light golden brown. remove partially baked crust from oven. cool 10 minutes.
• 3 while crust is cooling, beat cream cheese in medium bowl until light and fluffy. add egg; beat until smooth. add coconut, 1/4 c sugar, coffee and vanilla; blend well. stir in 1/3 c chocolate chips. spoon and carefully spread mixture over crust. sprinkle with all topping ingredients.
• 4 return to oven; bake and additional 30-45 minutes or until filling is set and edges are golden brown. cool 10 minutes. run knife around sides of pan to loosen; carefully remove sides of pan. cool 1 hour. refrigerate 1-2 hours or until chilled. store in refrigerator.