1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 unbeaten egg
1/4 c. molasses
1/2 c. coconut, coarsely cut
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift together dry ingredients. Cream butter, gradually add sugar, creaming well. Add unbeaten egg and molasses. Beat well. Blend in dry ingredients gradually. Mix thoroughly. Add coconut and chopped nuts.

Drop by rounded teaspoonful about 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet. Yield about 3 dozen.