1 1/3 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2/3 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. milk

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat. Add sifted flour, baking powder and salt alternately with milk and vanilla. Add coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 375 degrees.