Washboards

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 egg

2 tablespoons milk

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup shredded coconut

In mixer, blend butter and brown sugar. Add egg and milk; mix well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Add coconut and mix well. Turn onto lightly floured board and shape into a 15 inch rectangular log, about 1 inch high by 3 inches wide. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut into 1/4 inch slices and place on baking sheet. Dip a fork in flour and make indentations across the cookies to look like an old-fashioned "washboard". Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.