Crunchy Bran-Coconut Cookies

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups wheat bran flakes
1 1/3 cups coconut

In large bowl, beat butter or margarine, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, on medium speed of an electric mixer. Blend in egg. Stir together flour, soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla, bran flakes and coconut; stir until well combined.

Shape into balls; place on ungreased baking sheets. Press with tines of fork to flatten.

Bake in preheated 350F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Remove to wire rack; cool.

Makes 3 dozen
Source: Kansas Wheat Commission