3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. salted peanuts (whole)

Sift flour, measure and sift with soda. Cream shortening and sugar well. Add well beaten eggs. Add flour mixture. Add coconut and nuts. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Flatten down with fork. Bake in moderate oven at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.