Chai Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 30

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chai spice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
• 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Place flour, chai spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
3. In another mixing bowl beat together butter and both sugars using an electric hand mixer. Continue to beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Scrape down sides of the bowl and add molasses, egg and vanilla. Mix together and scrape down sides of the bowl again.
5. Mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Stir chocolate chips and coconut into the dough until just incorporated.
6. Scoop tablespoon sized amounts of cookie dough onto two parchment lined baking sheets and place them 1 1/2 inches apart.
7. Bake cookies for 10 to 14 minutes or until cookies have puffed up and are golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool, about 10 minutes. Serve or store in an airtight container, in a cool and dry place for up to 1 week.