Gumdrop Cookies

Ingredients:
- 1 c. margarine, softened
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. oats
- 1 c. assorted gumdrops
- 1 c. coconut (optional)

Directions:
- Beat together margarine, sugars, egg and vanilla until creamy. Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add to creamed mixture, blending well.
- Stir in oats and gumdrops. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Makes about 4 dozen.