Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a microwave safe bowl, combine the 2 tbsp butter and the 8 oz chocolate chips. Heat the mixture at 30 second intervals until completely melted and smooth.

Step 3

Let the chocolate cool a bit.

Step 4

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 tsp vanilla and ½ cup of sugar.

Step 5

Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, and whisk to combine.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, place the flour and baking powder.

Step 7

Mix the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until completely combined.

Step 8

Drop the batter by the teaspoonful onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

Step 9

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the egg yolks, 8 tbsp butter, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of evaporated milk. Simmer until the mixture thickens well.

Step 10

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, pecans and coconut.

Step 11

Spoon some of the topping onto each cookie and let set.

Step 12

Drizzle he melted chocolate over the cookies, chill for 15 minutes and serve.