Beat together butter and sugars until creamy.
 Add a package of coconut creme pudding mix,
 eggs and vanilla extract.
 Whisk together dry ingredients.
 Mix until just combined.
 Stir in the coconut and chocolate chips.
 Let me just take a little taste...mmm.  Love the coconut with the chocolate.
 Form 1-2 inch round balls place on parchment (or Silpat) lined cookie sheet.
 Bake until slightly golden...don't over bake.
Oh my word.  I swear this is what is served in Heaven.  De-lish!

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3.4 oz. pkg. Coconut Creme instant pudding mix (Jell-O brand)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups chocolate chunks or chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.

Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugars until creamy.  Add in coconut creme pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.  Stir in the coconut and chocolate.

Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet.  Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slight golden and set.  remove cookies from oven and let cool on baking sheet for two minutes.  Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.  Makes about 36 cookies.

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