Hawaii or the Big Island is known for a lot of things including the famous Chelsea cookies invented by the chef of that name at the Island Lava Java, the go-to breakfast, lunch and dinner spot on Alii Drive facing the ocean.

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Lucky me and now lucky you. With a karma exchange I can share the Island Lava Java’s most popular and uber secret cookie recipe with you. We gave our trusty steads that we had ridden for a month (that we bought from some fellow Canadians who had purchased them new) to some Island Lava Java staff in need of wheels. We got the cookie recipe!

Rather than rent a car we do our bit for the environment and our legs and ride.

These cookies are best served right out of the oven. Island Lava Java will heat yours up for you if you ask…

Chelsea Cookies Recipe © created and provided by Island Lava Java

Recipe makes about three dozen cookies

Pre-heat oven to 350 F

Lightly butter two cookie sheets

Cream together:

1 cup room temperature unsalted butter (I used European butter re the superior taste)

1 1/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

Add:

2 room temperature eggs one at a time

1/2 cup peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

In a separate bowl combine:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 1/2 cups coconut flakes

2 cups oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Add to butter mixture slowly
Add 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips last

Scoop the batter onto the prepared cookie sheets using an ice cream scoop. Squish the round cookies a bit flatter and garnish with coconut. Bake in a 350 F degree oven for 8 to 12 minutes. They should be lightly browned. Pour yourself a nice cup of Kona coffee and enjoy right from the oven. For the full meal deal, go to Island Lava Java’s site and click on their webcam and enjoy their view while you munch.

My swimming view from the pier. Swim first, Island Lava Java next.