1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sm. gumdrops (no black)
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 c. instant Ralstons

Beat butter, sugars, and vanilla and add egg. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Blend well. Mix in gumdrops, coconut and cereal. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 6 dozen. Very good.