Love a good cookie? Try this one!

Coconut Chip Cookies

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 Tbsp baking soda

1/2 Tbsp cinnamon

1/b tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp almond extract

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups oats

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350F. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt in a bowl. In a bowl, beat butter for 60 seconds. Beat in sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Beat in almond extract, then beat in flour mixture til combined. Add chips, oats, coconut & nuts, stir. Scoop 1 1/2" balls, place on baking sheet. Bake 13 minutes or til slightly brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then remove to cooling rack. Enjoy!

I have never been fond of coconut, but something about this recipe stuck out to me when I received it from one of my online cooking groups in late December. I was not disappointed; these are yummy. Two thumbs way, way up!! As an aside, I used an entire bag of mini chocolate chips (which is closer to 2 cups of chips) and toasted some pecans before chopping 'em. Toasting nuts first always brings out their flavor. Spread a layer over a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan & toast for 8 minutes @ 350F.