1 c. butter or lard
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. water
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. flour (wheat flour is good as a substitute)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Coconut (optional)

Cream together lard, sugars, vanilla, water and eggs. Mix together flour, soda and salt. Add 2 cups chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes.