1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. potato flakes
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts

In large bowl combine sugar, butter and vanilla until well blended. Beat in egg. Add flour, potato flakes, soda and salt until thoroughly blended. Stir in nuts and coconut.

Shape the dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of glass that has been dipped in white sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Makes 4 or 5 dozen cookie.