Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by chef_matt85

"An interesting twist on your classic chocolate chip cookie. The coconut adds to the texture and aroma."

 

• Ready In: 24mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups finely shredded unsweetened dried coconut
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup butter, room temp
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 cups chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Toast the coconut in oven till golden brown.
3. Sift together the dry ingredients (flour and baking powder.
4. Cream the butter, sugar, salt, and coconut (mix on high speed in stand mixer, till light and airy).
5. Incorporate the eggs, one at a time.
6. Add the vanilla and vinegar.
7. Incorporate the chocolate chips.
8. If possible, cover the dough, and let it rest for two hours.
9. Scoop the dough onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake until brown, and somewhat crisp, about 12 minutes.
11. Let cool and enjoy!