1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. Rice Krispie Cereal
1 1/3 c. coconut (3 1/2 oz. can)

Cream shortening and sugars. Add egg and vanilla, cream until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, baking powder and soda and salt. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in 2 cups rice cereal and 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut (3 1/2 ounce can).

Shape in 3/4 inch balls, place about 2 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly, remove from pan.