Chewy Coconut Cookies

These cookies can also be made with 1/3 cup cocoa powder for a chewy, brownie-like cookie.

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flaked coconut

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. Cream the butter for two minutes on medium-high speed.
4. Add in brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.
6. Reduce mixer speed to low, and mix in the flour mixture in thirds.
7. Mix in the coconut.
8. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted. Transfer immediately to wire racks and cool.

Yields 36 cookies.