Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, divided
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
  • 1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, toasted

Method

  • Heat oven to 375F.
  • Chop half the chocolate; set aside.
  • Melt remaining chocolate as directed on package.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Blend in melted chocolate.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in coconut, nuts and chopped chocolate.
  • Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 min.
  • or until cookies are puffed and feel set to the touch.
  • Cool on baking sheets 1 min.
  • Remove to wire racks; cool completely.