Chocolate Coconut Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with silpat mats (compare prices) or parchment paper.

Beat the butter with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until fluffy. Add the sugar, and beat until the mixture is a light lemon color. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until well-incorporated.

Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds, if using.

Drop the batter by the tablespoonsful onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10-14 minutes, until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Let the cookies cool on wire racks.

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