1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 tbsp. carob or cocoa
1/2-1 c. coconut
Chopped walnuts, optional

Cream butter and sugar. Gradually add 2 well beaten eggs and mix. Add flour, baking powder, salt, carob, coconut, nuts and vanilla. Stir thoroughly and drop by spoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.