Coco-Scotcheroo Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
4. Stir in vanilla.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
6. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
7. Stir in coconut and butterscotch chips.
8. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown on the bottom.
10. Let cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Coconut oil is a great way to add moisture and texture to these cookies.
• Butterscotch chips are made with brown sugar, butter, and vanilla, giving them a sweet and buttery flavor.
• Cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor to these cookies.