No Snow? No Problem! Chocolate Cardamom Coconut Bites

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup desiccated shredded coconut, unsweetened
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
• 1 1/4 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg white
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut, packed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for rolling patties