Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and mix together. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture. Mix well.

Stir in coconut and nuts (if using).

Place tablespoons of rounded dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Top each cookie with half a cherry.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown.