Set oven to 180 degrees.
Grease or paper line biscuit trays.
Sift dry ingredients.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, beat well.
Stir in coconut and flour. Mix to a stiff dough.
Turn out onto a sheet of lightly floured baking paper. Cover with a second sheet of baking paper and roll mixture to an even thickness, approx 5mm.
Cut into medium sized shapes. Place on prepared trays and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
Allow to cool on tray before moving to a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container.