2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 c. dark brown sugar, packed
2 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. sweetened flaked coconut, toasted lightly & cooked
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces

In a bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter, add brown sugar and beat mixture until it is light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt until mixture is combined well, and add to butter mixture gradually, beating. Beat batter until it is just combined, and stir in coconut and chocolate pieces. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter 2 inches apart onto lightly buttered baking sheets. Bake in the middle of a preheated 375 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Transfer cookies to a rack and cool.