Ingredients

1 cup sifted flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

1 cup angel flake coconut

Preparation

Sift flour with baking powder, salt and baking soda. Set aside. Cream butter. Gradually add sugars; cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add flour mixture in 4 parts, beating just until smooth after each addition. Mix in rolled oats and coconut. Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with additional coconut and bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.