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

Sift dry ingredients. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract to sugar mixture. Add dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Add cherries, nuts and coconut. Drop by teaspoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. Top with a cherry.

Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen.