Chocolate Chip Coconut Goodness

School is finally winding down, only ONE week of classes to go! With that said, I've been preoccupied with homework, but I still have gotten to spend time with some of the greatest people, my friends (call me bias). Michigan basketball killed it this year regardless of them loosing the final game. Numerous friends came over that night and it was so good to be together and laugh. So much laughing that night.

I've been really enjoying new recipes that I come across on pinterest. Baking is my go to. I just find a sense of fun and bliss in the kitchen. With that said...

To all you cookie lovers, this is for you. I recently came across a recipe that has rocked my world. Like obsessed, can't eat just one, type of cookies. With that said let me willingly introduce you to..... coconut chocolate chip cookies. With an added bonus, these are made with coconut oil instead of butter so they add a little nutrition!

Here's the recipe-

1/2 c Coconut Oil
1 c + 1 T Brown sugar (packed)
1 T vanilla
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 3/4 c flour (all-purpose or white whole-wheat works)
1/2 t salt
1 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1 c semi sweet chocolate chips
1 c shredded sweetened coconut (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. In a mixing bowl combine oil and sugar together. Mix till creamy and fluffy! Add in eggs and vanilla.
3. In a different bowl, combine the flour baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with whisk. Then add in small amounts the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix well. Add in the chocolate chips and coconut.
4. Drop by small rounded spoons onto baking sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.

 XOX