Island Cookies

(By Aunt Shelia)

~ These are great because the shaved coconut keeps these cookies moist, even if they are frozen and then thawed!

1 2/3 C Flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
       Whisk together in a small batter bowl
3/4 C butter softened (when baking, I always use unsalted unless a recipe is specific)
3/4 C brown sugar
1/3 C sugar
1 tsp vanilla (for more flavor use vanilla bean)
       Cream these ingredients together in large mixing bowl
1 egg
        Add the egg to the creamed sugars and mix well
2 C milk chocolate chunks
1 C coconut (I use shaved coconut for better results and flavor)
3/4 C macadamias chopped (I like using regular snack macadamias because of the salt on them~it adds a punch to these decadent cookies!)

After all ingredients are mixed, use a small cookie scoop and place on ungreased pan. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-11 mins. (I always do 9 mins so they are soft and chewy)
Makes: 3 dozen

Happy Baking!