Coconut Cookies...

By popular demand- the coconut cookie recipe!!

1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla
2 1/4 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Place 1/2 c. coconut into small bowl, Set aside.
Place remaining coconut into food processor, pulse until coarsely ground.
Using electric mixer, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture and coconut until combined.
Bake until lightly golden around edges- about 10-12 minutes.

Hide some for later, because they will be gone within the hour.