Butterscotch Coconut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter or other shortening
1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. Post Toasties
3/4 c. coconut, cut

Preparation

Measure sifted flour; add baking powder and salt and sift together.
Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla.
Then add flour, a little at a time, mixing well. Stir in cereal and coconut.
Drop from teaspoon on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.