1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 c. coconut (can be tinted any color with food coloring)
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter and sugar. Sift together flour and soda and work into creamed mixture. Add coconut and mix well. Roll into balls and flatten onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.