1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. (firmly packed) brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 tsp. grated lemon or orange peel
Red, green and yellow food coloring

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, coconut and lemon peel. Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing until well blended. Divide dough into 3 portions. Tint each portion with few drops of food coloring. Shape each portion of dough into roll 16 inches long. Place rolls on waxed paper. Press together gently to form 1 roll. Wrap securely; chill thoroughly. Slice 1/8 inch thick; place on cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes or until set.

Makes 7 1/2 dozen cookies.