EASY JUMBO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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These cookies are sure to impress anyone your serve them to. The white candy coating adds a wonderful flavor and make them look so delicious.-Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
2-1/2 ounces white candy coating, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Stir in coconut and chips. Shape 3 tablespoonfuls of dough into a ball; repeat with remaining dough., Place balls 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt candy coating if desired. Dip one end of cooled cookies in candy coating. Allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.