Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies Are A Popular Choice For A Homemade Cookie Platter

Chocolate and coconut have long been a popular mixture in the candy and cookie world. This recipe is easy to make and creates delicious cookies that combine both of the popular flavors.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

The following ingredients are required for this recipe

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

1 cup softened butter or margarine

2 teaspoons vanilla

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped nuts

8 oz. milk chocolate chips

8 oz. white chocolate chips

½ cup coconut

In a large bowl, cream together the eggs, butter or margarine, sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix all the ingredients well, until thoroughly blended together. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and coconut. Continue to mix until the entire batter is blended.

Using your hands, roll teaspoon size balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for eight to 12 minutes.