1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 pkg. grated coconut
1 tsp.. vanilla
Confectioners' sugar

Let butter and shortening stand until soft, then cream with sifted flour and sugar. Add vanilla and fold in grated coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes or longer until cookies are softly browned. While still warm, roll in confectioners sugar.