Coconut Cookies

1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1/2 t almond flavoring
1/2 t salt
1 2/3 cup flour
1/2 t baking soda
2 cups coconut
(optional) 1/2 to 1 cup mini chocolate chips or other small candy pieces

Cream butter and sugars; add egg, water & almond flavoring and beat well.  Add flour, soda & salt; beat.  Stir in coconut and optional candy.

Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.