3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 c. shredded coconut
6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in egg and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder and salt, gradually blending well. Stir in cherries, coconut, and chocolate chips. Drop from teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes

Makes 5 dozen.