Best Iced Coconut Orange Cookies Recipes

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COCONUT ORANGE SLICE COOKIES



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This is a family recipe that was handed down to me. The coconut and orange combination gives them a distinctive taste unlike any other cookie I've had. They're perfect for Christmas! -Patricia Ann Stickler, Durand, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups orange candy slices, chopped
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, orange candy and coconut., Shape dough into 2-in. balls; place 3 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set and edges begin to brown, 15-18 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE DROP COOKIES II



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These are from my Russian heritage and we use them for a Christmas treat.

Provided by Barb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon rind into the flour mixture.
  • Cream shortening and white sugar together. Mix egg into the sugar mixture thoroughly. Slowly blend flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Make the icing: Mix confectioner's sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together until smooth. Pour 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange rind into the sugar and butter mixture, mix well. When the cookies have cooled spread the icing generously over the tops of the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 126.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

ICED ORANGE COOKIES



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I usually make these bite-size orange cookies at Christmastime, when oranges in Florida are plentiful, but they're delicious any time of year. Every time I sniff their wonderful aroma, I remember my grandmother, who shared the recipe. -Lori DiPietro, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Orange paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT ICEBOX COOKIES



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Coconut flavored refrigerator cookies. They're light, crisp and delicious.

Provided by Nan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
1 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Cream the butter until smooth; add sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, vanilla and coconut flavoring.
  • Sift the flour with the salt and baking soda. Alternately add the flour mixture and the shredded coconut to the creamed mixture. Form the dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter. Tightly wrap dough and chill for at least two hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove dough from refrigerator and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet until the edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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