1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup coconut flakes, sweetened

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Mix butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Add flour. Mix well. Add chocolate chips and coconut flakes. Mix well. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoons onto cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool. Enjoy!

Makes about 24 cookies.

Submitted by: Jeff Besser