1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
1 lg. egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. coconut, optional
1 c. walnuts

Melt 1 cup chocolate pieces over low heat then cool. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar together, beat in melted chocolate. Then beat in egg and vanilla until fluffy. Add 1 cup flour and soda. Then with spoon, add remaining flour, coconut, walnuts and remaining chocolate chips. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart.