2 c. sifted flour
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1 1/4 c. shredded coconut
1 (12 oz.) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Measure flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into sifter. Beat butter with sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Sift in flour mixture, blending well. Stir in coconut and chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until firm. Cool on racks. Chill batter while cookies bake.