Tropical Chunk Cookies

Submitted by Cyn2938

"This is a recipe from The Cookie Bible and has been a big hit at both parties and with family!"

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 36 cookies
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 12 ounces white chocolate chunks, divided
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375*.
2. Microwave 1 cup of the white chocolate until almost melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted, cool slightly. Mix flour, coconut, baking soda and salt in a bowl and set aside.
3. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until well blended. Stir in remaining chocolate chunks and nuts. Drop by heaping tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 375* for 11-13 minutes or just until golden brown.