Bachelor's Buttons

The Brazil nuts in this holiday recipe from my Mom, make for a very interesting and different flavor.

3/4 cup butter or margarine

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup coconut

1/2 cup Brazil nuts, chopped fine

1/2 cup candied cherries, cut fine

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream margarine and sugar thoroughly. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Stir in coconut, nuts and cherries. Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.