Chewy Coconut (Chocolate Chip) Cookies

By TheresaJ

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the flour mixture, then gently mix in the coconut and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 - 10 minuted in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.