While these cookies are excellent as is, I might tweak the recipe in the future with more coconut or a few drops of coconut extract.
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup butter (1½ sticks), softened
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg
1¾ cups (11.5 oz pkg) chocolate chips - milk, semi-sweet or dark
1 cup flaked coconut
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 11 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
