Mocha Macaroon Torte

Directions

1. 1
   heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cut cookie dough in half crosswise.
3. 3
   Cut each section in half lengthwise.
4. 4
   Press dough in bottom of ungreased 10 or 9 inch springform pan.
5. 5
   Bake at 350 for 12-18 minutes or until light golden brown.
6. 6
   Remove partially baked crust from oven.
7. 7
   Cool 10 minutes.
8. 8
   While crust is cooling, beat cream cheese in medium bowl until light and fluffy.
9. 9
   Add egg; beat until smooth.
10. 10
    Add coconut, 1/4 c sugar, coffee and vanilla; blend well.
11. 11
    Stir in 1/3 c chocolate chips.
12. 12
    Spoon and carefully spread mixture over crust.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with all topping ingredients.
14. 14
    Return to oven; bake and additional 30-45 minutes or until filling is set and edges are golden brown.
15. 15
    Cool 10 minutes.
16. 16
    Run knife around sides of pan to loosen; carefully remove sides of pan.
17. 17
    Cool 1 hour.
18. 18
    Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until chilled.
19. 19
    Store in refrigerator.