CHOCOLATE CHIP TREASURE COOKIES

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 

2 tsp baking powder

1 can (14-oz) sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 can (3 1/2-oz) flaked coconut (1 1/3 cups)

1 pkg (12-oz or 2 cups) chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, flour and baking powder.

In a large mixer bowl, beat milk and butter until smooth. Add the graham cracker mixture, mix well. Stir in the coconut, chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop dough by tablespoons onto ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. 

Yield: 3 dozen cookies. May be stored, loosely covered, at room temperature.

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