Chewy Coconut Cookies

Makes about 36 cookies.

1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 t vanilla
1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 1/3 c coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream together butter and sugars; add egg and vanilla. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to sugar mixture, stirring well. Stir in coconut.

Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6-10 minutes or until they begin to brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK.