Orange Coconut Refrigerator Cookies

    1/2 c  Butter
    1/2 c  Light brown sugar*
    3/4 c  Granulated sugar
      1    Egg
      2 ts Grated orange peel
      1 ts Vanilla extract
  1 3/4 c  All-purpose flour
      2 ts Baking powder
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/3 c  Flaked coconut
  * firmly packed

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 400ø. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices and place on buttered cookie sheets. Bake 5-6 minutes at 400ø Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 11 dozen.


Yield: 1 Servings