TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Makes 12 cookies, or 1 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• 2-1/2 ounces white candy coating, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

2. Stir in coconut and chips. Shape 3 tablespoonfuls of dough into a ball; repeat with remaining dough.

3. 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 cool.

4. In a microwave, melt candy coating if desired. Dip one end of cooled cookies in candy coating. Allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Recipe can be found at:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-jumbo-chocolate-chip-cookies/print#ixzz3VXBnUU33