1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. coconut, shredded

Cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix into creamed mixture, using a spoon. Stir in coconut. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 degree oven 10 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies.