Chewy Coconut Cookies
["1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (do not sift)", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/3 c. flake coconut", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed", "1 egg", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "nuts (optional)"]
["Mix flour, soda and salt.", "Cream butter.", "Add sugars gradually, beating thoroughly.", "Beat in egg.", "Add flour mixture gradually, mixing until blended.", "Mix in coconut, vanilla and nuts (if desired).", "Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 until cookies just begin to brown."]
["flour", "baking soda", "butter", "sugar", "flake coconut", "salt", "brown sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "nuts"]