Mix for 3 minutes the following:

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Add:

1 1/2 c. flour
2/3 c. bran buds
1 c. coconut
1 c. sliced almonds

Mix and drop by teaspoons on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes about 4-5 dozen 3 inch cookies.