In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until integrated. Stir in the shredded coconut.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.