CHEWY COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
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3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
4 lg. eggs, room temperature
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
4 c. sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 c. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line several sheets with foil.
Butter and flour them. In medium bowl stir together flour,
baking powder, salt. In large bowl with mixer at high
speed, beat eggs and sugar for 4 to 5 minutes, until
thickened and light-colored. Beat in vanilla by hand. Using
rubber spatula, stir in flour until just combined. Fold in
coconut and chocolate chips.

Drop by heaping tablespoons onto baking sheets, leaving 2
inches between cookies. Bake one sheet at a time, 15 to 18
minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire
rack and cool 10 minutes. When cool, store in airtight
container. Makes approximately 30 cookies.[/color]