Chewy coconut cookies studded with chocolate chips, nuts and raisins.

Chewy Chocolate Coconut Cookies

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup flaked coconut

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping sides down occasionally, until smooth. Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Stir into creamed mixture until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, raisins and coconut until well blended.
3. Drop mounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes 36 cookies.