1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar

1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

2 c. crisp rice cereal
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut

Shape into 3/4 inch balls; place about 2 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: about 5 dozen.