A recipe for Orange Coconut Refrigerator Cookies. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Orange Coconut Refrigerator Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/2 c. Butter1/2 c. Light brown sugar*
3/4 c. Granulated sugar
1 Egg
2 Tsp. Grated orange peel
1 Tsp. Vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. All-purpose flour
2 Tsp. Baking powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/3 c. Flaked coconut
* firmly packed
Directions
You can place these in protective wrapping and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before baking. In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add sugars and continue beating until blended. Beat in egg, orange peel and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Blend in coconut. On a lightly floured surface form into rolls 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 400.. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices and place on buttered cookie sheets. Bake 5-6 minutes at 400. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 11 dozen. American Dairy Association, Rosemont, IL Randy Shearer
