1/2 c. soft butter
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped walnuts
12 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. shredded coconut (optional)

Beat butter, shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture. Slowly add whole wheat flour, flour, and baking soda to mixture. Add the walnuts, chocolate chips, and coconut (optional) to mixture.

Drop on ungreased cookie sheets in rounded teaspoonfuls. Bake 8-10 minutes in 375 degree oven until golden brown.