adapted from Tasty Bits & Bites

• ½ c. butter at room temp.
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ c. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 ½ c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 c. flaked unsweetened coconut

In a mixing bowl cream the butter and brown sugar till fluffy.   Beat in the egg, syrup and vanilla until well mixed.

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt and add to the creamed mixture.

Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2” apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°  for 12-15 min or until lightly browned.