1 c. sugar (white)
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening and 1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 c. mashed potato flakes
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts

In a large bowl combine sugars, butter, shortening and vanilla. Beat well, add egg. Add all other ingredients, mix well. Blend in coconut and nuts. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet, flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in 375 degree oven. Cool. Makes 5 dozen.