1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. butter or shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 unbeaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. oatmeal, quick cooking
1 c. coconut

Cream shortening; add sugars gradually and cream together until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix thoroughly. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and soda (which have been mixed together). Add coconut and oatmeal; mix well. Make dough into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.