Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix coconut, and rice crispies. Set aside.
Cream butter, slowly add sugars and creaming thoroughly. Add eggs and vanilla. Continue beating until fluffy. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well. Add, mixing thoroughly coconut (optional) and rice krispies. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on lightly greased sheet. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Makes about 6-1/2 dozen cookies Note: The ones I had did not have the coconut in them.