1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 egg
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries

Makes 3 dozen. Bake 375 degrees.

Combine all ingredients except coconut, nuts and cherries. Blend well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 10 to 12 minutes.