1 egg
6 tbsp. brown sugar
6 tbsp. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening (scant)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 box shredded coconut
1 c. flour

Cream shortening and sugars together. Add egg. Beat well and add soda. Sift and add other dry ingredients. Add vanilla and coconut. Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees) for 10 minutes. Yield: 3 dozen cookies.