diff --git a/lib/handler.js b/lib/handler.js
index ffa9e80..daed0ee 100644
--- a/lib/handler.js
+++ b/lib/handler.js
@@ -117,6 +117,12 @@ module.exports = {
 
             const wwwDir = path.join(project_dir, 'www');
 
+            // First: Install the Cordova Electron plugin dependencies
+            execa('npm', ['install'], {
+                cwd: electronPluginSrc
+            });
+
+            // Second: Install the Cordova Electron plugin to the Electron app scope. (npm 8 creates symlink)
             execa('npm', ['install', electronPluginSrc], {
                 cwd: wwwDir
             });