3/4 c. butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 (7 oz.) coconut
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt

Cream butter, gradually cream in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and flavorings. Mix flour, baking powder, spices and salt, stir into butter mixture. Mix in coconut.

Divide dough in half, put each half into 10 x 9 inch rectangle. Chill 1 hour. Cut each in 4 long strips. Cut each strip into 10 parts. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Press ridges into each with floured fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.