Coconut Cookies

1 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening (room temp)
1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
1 cup quick oats (uncooked)
1 cup coconut
1 egg

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt into bowl. Add sugar, shortening, egg and flavoring. Beat until smooth (2 minutes). Fold in rolled oats and coconut. Shape dough into small balls. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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