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Orange Coconut Cookies

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Prep Time: 6 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening or butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup strained fresh orange juice, or canned orange juice
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Preparation:

Combine flour, soda, and salt; set aside. In another bowl, cream butter until light and lemon-colored; gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Slowly add beaten eggs to creamed mixture. Alternately add dry ingredients and liquid to creamed mixture, beating until smooth after each addition. Add coconut. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen orange coconut cookies.

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3 out of 5 3 out of 5
April 24, 2008By lorenesjoy
"These cookies are a good soft and light cookie with a mild orange flavor. I added 2 tsp. orange zest. Easy to make. You feel the coconut but don't taste it. I am going to make them again and use an orange glaze to see if I can't bring out more orange flavor. Overall I will keep this recipe."

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