COCONUT CRUNCH COOKIES

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These sweet drop cookies are loaded with coconut and chocolate chips. Their crisp edges and soft centers add up to a perfect cookie.-Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups finely chopped almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the coconut, chocolate chips and almonds. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.