Donatella Arpaia's Coconut, Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Photo: Victor Protasio

The chef of Prova Pizzabar in New York City bakes a nutty, crunchy, snack – with a gooey center – that’s perfect for swapping.

Donatella Arpaia’s Coconut, Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunk Cookies

1 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. table salt1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 tsp. coconut extract2 1/2 cups uncooked old-fashioned regular rolled oats10 oz. dark chocolate, roughly chopped1 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1 cup roughly chopped unsalted almonds or walnuts

Makes:3 dozenActive time:15 minutesTotaltime:1 hour

source: people.com