1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. maple flavoring
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. coconut

Beat together first 4 ingredients until fluffy. Add the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well, then stir in coconut. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Press flat with bottom of greased glass dipped in sugar.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F.