• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well

Stir in chopped dates; let stand 5 minutes. Beat at high speed 3 minutes.

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and coconut; drop by level tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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