1 c  Butter

  1 1/2 c  Sugar

      2    Eggs

      1 ts Vanilla

      2 c  Flour

    2/3 c  Hershey's(R) cocoa

      2 ts Baking powder

      1 ts Baking soda

    1/2 ts Salt

      1 c  Macadamia nuts*

    3/4 c  Shredded coconut

  *coarsely chopped
   Designed for chocoholics who are seeking to expand their horizons, this
  exotic specialty boasts a flavor full of richness and intrigue.
   Preheat oven to 350C8.
   In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light. Sift
  together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed
  mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped macadamias and coconut.
   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350C8 for 8-10
  minutes. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
  Yield: 3-4 dozen. Karen Hays, Chicago, IL
      Randy Shearer