Jeanne'S Chocolate Chippers(Makes 4 Dozen Cookies)

• 1/4 lb. unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. vanilla
• 3/4 c. coarsely chopped dates
• 1 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. grated coconut
• 1/2 c. granola
• 3/4 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat well. Stir in the dates and let the mixture set 5 minutes to soften the dates.
3. Then beat at high speed for 3 minutes or until very light brown and creamy.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a small bowl, breaking up any lumps.
5. Stir into creamed mixture, mixing well.
6. Stir in the coconut, granola, walnuts and chocolate chips.
7. Drop the batter by tablespoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet about 1 1/2-inches apart.
8. Bake in a 350u0b0 oven until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
9. With a spatula, immediately remove cookies from cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.
10. Store in an airtight container.

unsalted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, dates, flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, grated coconut, granola, walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=497092 (may not work)