Step 1

Preheat oven to 175°C.

Step 2

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth.

Step 4

Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Gradually blend in the flour mixture, then mix in the coconut.

Step 6

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto a tray lined with baking paper. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.