Donna's Coconut Almond Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in the coconut and almonds.
6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Coconut is a popular flavor in many desserts, especially in tropical climates.
• Almonds are a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
• Baking soda is a leavening agent that helps to make doughs and batters light and fluffy.
• Baking powder is a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch.