Ingredients
1¾cupall purpose flour
1tspbaking soda
½tspsalt
1cupunsalted butter,softened
1¼cupslight brown sugar,packed
½cupgranulated sugar
2large eggs
2tbspmilk
1½tspvanilla extract
¼tspcoconut extract,or ½ tsp for more coconut flavor
3cupsrolled oats,old fashioned
12ozdark chocolate,chopped into small chunks
1⅓cupscoconut,shredded
1cupalmonds,unsalted, chopped
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, then set aside.
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well blended, not pale and fluffy, just until creamy.
Mix in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the milk, vanilla and coconut extract.
Blend in the dry ingredients, then blend in the oats. Mix in chocolate chunks, coconut, and almonds.
Shape dough into medium size balls, then transfer to parchment paper or Silpat lined baking sheets, spacing each 2-inches apart.
Bake in the oven for 11 to 13 minutes.
Allow to cool on baking sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Serve and enjoy.
