In mixer bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Add the egg and extracts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients just until blended. Add the coconut and mix well but don't over beat.
Form into balls, a little larger than walnut size, roll in sugar, flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass. Bake for 15 minutes or until just barely golden around the edges.