Bachelor Buttons

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add egg and beat well.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.
5. 5
   Stir in walnuts and coconut.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
7. 7
   Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie.
8. 8
   Press center of each cookie with finger to form the button.
9. 9
   Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove to wire racks to cool.
11. 11
    Yield: 5 dozen.