chocolate chip rickies

Lost Angeles, CA
Updated on Sep 4, 2013

Named after the baker who inspired them, these chocolate-coconut cookies are easy to make and quick to disappear!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter-flavoured shortening
  • 2 - large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla (the good stuff)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee or ground espresso
  • 2 cups chocochips

How To Make chocolate chip rickies

  • Step 1
    Cream shortening with sugars, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Step 2
    In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and coffee. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the shortening mixture, but do not overwork the dough. Gently mix chocoloate chips and coconut into the dough.
  • Step 3
    Store in a recycled yogurt container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze up to 2 months.
  • Step 4
    Ready to Bake? Preheat @ 375*F
  • Step 5
    Use a small cookie scooper to lift teaspoon-sized balls of the chilled dough and set onto a cookie sheet lined with foil. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Step 6
    Use a spatula to gently lift the cookies off of the baking tray and set onto a rack to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Enjoy with a tall glass of ice-cold milk!

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