Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Bite into paradise: Our coconut chocolate chip cookies balance tropical coconut with luxurious chocolate for a truly indulgent cookie.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and coconut extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 260 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

These coconut chocolate chip cookies are a delicious twist on the traditional treat. My whole family agrees this recipe is a winner. —Laura Bankard, Manchester, Maryland

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