1

cup

brown sugar, packed

1

cup

shortening

1

large egg

1

tsp

maple flavoring

2 1/4

cups

flour

1/2

tsp

salt

1/2

tsp

baking powder

1

cup

flaked coconut

1

Beat brown sugar, shortening, egg and maple flavoring till fluffy.

2

Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well.

3

Stir in coconut.

4

Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet.

5

Dip bottom of greased small glass into sugar and press cookie flat.

6

Bake 10-12 minutes.