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Jumbo Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Jumbo Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jackie Ruckwardt of Cottage Grove, Oregon writes, "These gourmet cookies are my 'most asked for' recipe." Chockfull of coconut and chocolate chips and dipped in white candy coating, they are truly a chocolate-lover's delight.
24 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-2/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 5 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add
  • eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
  • vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt;
  • gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the
  • coconut and chips. Shape 3 tablespoonfuls of dough into a ball;
  • repeat with remaining dough.
  • Place balls 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°
  • for 12-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to
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Jumbo Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • cool.
  • If desired, in a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth.
  • Dip one end of cooled cookies in candy coating. Allow excess to drip
  • off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Yield: about 2
  • dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 292 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 284 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013