Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Beat in egg and coconut extract.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture.
4. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut.
5. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove to wire racks to cool.
8. Yield: about 1 1/4 dozen.